Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Burglary of a Dwelling is a second degree felony

Burglary of a Dwelling is a second degree felony punishable by up to Fifteen (15) years in Florida State Prison. Usually but not always this offense also has additional charges of Theft/Grand Theft as this is typically the "crime within" and Criminal Mischief as there is often some damage done to anothers property in the process of breaking in.

The offense of Burglary of a Dwelling can and usually will be charged even if a person never enters a persons actual home. Burglary of a Dwelling can also consist of jumping into an enclosed peace of property, called "curtilage" without the consent of the owner with the intent to commit a crime within (i.e.theft).