Florida legal term
Burglary in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Burglary” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Burglary” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Burglary” means burglary as defined in s. 810.02, including an attempt, solicitation, or conspiracy to commit such offense. (Fla. Stat. § 843.22)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Attempts, solicitation, and conspiracy
- Impairing or impeding telephone or power to a dwelling; facilitating or furthering a burglary; penalty
- Possession of bulletproof vest while committing certain offenses
- Possession of burglary tools
- Burglary
- Murder
- Possession or use of weapon; aggravated battery; felony reclassification; minimum sentence
Related terms in the same statutes
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.