West Palm Beach Burglary Lawyer

When law enforcement accuses you of burglary in South Florida, the stakes are immediate and steep—felony charges, thousands in fines, and the possibility of hard time. The difference between freedom and a criminal record often comes down to the strategy your defense team builds on day one. Speak with a dedicated west palm beach burglary defense attorney today.

Trust The Skier Law Firm With Your Burglary Defense?

For more than twenty years, The Skier Law Firm has defended Palm Beach County residents against serious felonies. Our criminal defense attorneys combine deep courtroom experience with relentless investigation to expose weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. From challenging identification procedures to scrutinizing forensic evidence, we craft a defense aimed at dismissal, reduced charges, or acquittal. We also understand the personal toll: reputational damage, employment risk, and family stress. When you work with us, you receive:

• Rapid response—an attorney meets with you or your loved one within 24 hours of arrest.
• Transparent communication—clear explanations of each legal step and realistic outcome assessments.
• Local insight—— we have extensive knowledge of the Palm Beach County Main Courthouse including judges, prosecutors, and diversion programs.
• A trial-ready mindset—while many cases settle, we prepare from day one as though a jury will decide.

Your future deserves nothing less than a tailored, aggressive defense from a team that knows South Florida burglary law inside and out.

Understanding Florida Burglary Statutes

Under Florida Statute § 810.02, burglary involves entering or remaining in a dwelling, structure, or conveyance with the intent to commit an offense inside. Key elements prosecutors must prove include:

• Entry—physical intrusion or placing an object beyond the threshold.
• Intent—purpose to commit any crime once inside (theft, assault, vandalism, etc.).
• Lack of consent—no permission from the property owner or lawful occupant.

Penalties escalate when the building is occupied, when a firearm or weapon is involved, or when a car becomes a temporary home (for example, an RV). Prosecutors often over-charge, alleging aggravating factors that do not fit the facts. Our job is to dismantle those claims piece by piece.

Attempted Burglary: Lesser Charge, Serious Consequences

Attempted burglary occurs when someone takes substantial steps toward committing burglary but is interrupted or voluntarily abandons the effort. Although it may be charged as a second- or third-degree felony, attempted burglary still carries prison exposure and life-altering collateral consequences. We frequently challenge intent, arguing that our client’s presence or actions were misinterpreted—perhaps they were seeking shelter, retrieving their own property, or simply present by mistake.

Robbery vs Burglary: Clearing Up Common Confusion

Many people use robbery and burglary interchangeably, but Florida law treats them as distinct offenses. Robbery requires taking property directly from a person through force, violence, or threats. Burglary centers on unlawful entry with criminal intent, whether or not property is taken. Highlighting the robbery vs burglary distinction can be pivotal; police may initially label a crime spree as robbery, but we may demonstrate no force or victim interaction occurred, making burglary—or even a lesser trespass charge—the only viable allegation.