Theft and burglary, although similar in nature are different crimes in which the criminal charge you may face, depends upon the circumstances of the alleged crime.

Burglary Charges

A burglary occurs when an individual enters a home, business or other privately owned structure with the intent to commit a criminal offense during a period in which the establishment is closed or the owners / residents of the home or dwelling are not present. In the State of Florida, burglary is a felony crime which, depending upon the circumstances of the burglary, if convicted you may be awarded a prison term ranging from a few years up to a life sentence.

Theft Charges

Theft, unlike burglary, does not have to involve breaking into a home or establishment. A theft occurs when an individual knowingly and intentionally obtains or uses property of another without the victim's consent or initial knowledge. Theft may also be the act of depriving the victim the right to the property or the ability to benefit from the property.

In the State of Florida, depending upon the value of the property taken or used without consent by the victim, you may be charged with a petty theft up to grand theft. Both petty theft and grand theft may be punishable by jail or prison time, with grand theft carrying a more severe sentence.

Since it's inception, The Law Office of Joe Castrofort has dedicated it's legal services solely to protecting the rights of those accused of a felony or misdemeanor crime. Be proactive in the defense of your theft or burglary charges by calling Toll Free: (877) 563-5297 to schedule a confidential legal consultation with Joe Castrofort, Esq.; an experienced Orlando theft / burglary defense attorney (lawyer).

Mr. Castrofort utilizes his experience as a former prosecutor in an effort to aggressively provide the highest standard of legal service for each and every client. We understand that each of our clients are more than just a name... they are real people who are at a major crossroad in their life, and are best served with a dedicated and experienced criminal defense attorney (lawyer) in their corner to obtain the best possible resolution to serious legal issues.

As your Orlando theft / burglary defense attorney (lawyer), Joe Castrofort, Esq., will:

• Inform you of your legal rights and options;

• Review, analyze, and investigate all evidence against you;

• Analyze the circumstances leading to your arrest;

• Analyze the actions of law enforcement leading up to, and during your arrest;

• Seek to have your theft or burglary charges dropped, reduced or fight for a diversion program (when available);

• Recommend the most viable theft or burglary defense strategy regarding your case;

• And when necessary, aggressively protect your legal rights in court.

The Law Office of Joe Castrofort possesses thorough knowledge regarding all State and Federal laws regarding theft and burglar issues, and has the experience to effectively employ this knowledge in the defense of your theft or burglary legal matters.