Verified by Licensed Bail Bond Professionals•Last updated: March 2026
Definition: Entering a dwelling, structure, or conveyance with the intent to commit a crime inside. In Florida, burglary does not require breaking in — simply entering with criminal intent is sufficient.
Category: Criminal Offenses · Statute: F.S. 810.02 · Source: Florida Legislature
Florida Statute 810.02"'Burglary' means entering a dwelling, a structure, or a conveyance with the intent to commit an offense therein."
Burglary Degrees
- 1st Degree Felony — Occupied dwelling with assault/battery or dangerous weapon: up to life
- 2nd Degree Felony — Unoccupied dwelling or occupied structure: up to 15 years
- 3rd Degree Felony — Unoccupied structure or conveyance: up to 5 years
Bail
Bail ranges from $5,000 (unoccupied vehicle) to $150,000+ (occupied dwelling with weapon).