Burglary of a Conveyance in Florida

Vehicle Burglary and Attempted Burglary

Burglary of a conveyance involves entering a vehicle without permission with intent to commit an offense inside.

A conveyance includes:

• Cars

• Trucks

• Boats

• Trailers

• Aircraft

Under Florida Statutes § 810.02, unauthorized entry plus criminal intent constitutes burglary.

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Pulling Door Handles: Attempted Burglary

In Florida, walking through a neighborhood pulling car door handles may result in:

• Attempted Burglary of a Conveyance (if doors are locked), or

• Completed burglary (if entry is achieved).

Even if nothing is taken, prosecutors may argue intent to commit theft based on circumstantial evidence.

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Penalties

• Unoccupied conveyance: Third-Degree Felony (up to 5 years prison)

• Occupied conveyance: Second-Degree Felony (up to 15 years prison)

These cases often rely on surveillance, fingerprint evidence, or admissions.

Intent remains the central issue.

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