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Burglary, under Florida Statute 810.02, can be defined as entering or remaining inside a building with the intention to commit a crime. In Punta Gorda, as in the rest of Florida, burglary is a felony. Because of how serious it is considered as a crime, it is likely that a person convicted of burglary could …

Breath tests are used in the State of Florida by police officers to determine if a driver has been driving under the influence. In order to ask drivers to use a breathalyzer, the police officer must have probable cause to believe that a driver is impaired by the use of alcohol or drugs based on …

If you are a resident in Punta Gorda and you are at risk of facing an arson charge, then you could be facing some serious penalties in the future. These could include large fines, a prison sentence, and most likely a criminal record. This is why it is very important that you seek a criminal …

If you leave the scene of a serious accident and are caught, you may be charged with a hit-and-run. A hit-and-run is regarded as a serious crime in Punta Gorda and all throughout Florida and is often met with severe penalties. This is particularly the case when someone has sustained serious injuries or has died …

In Punta Gorda and all throughout Florida, battery is regarded as a serious crime that can result in either a felony or misdemeanor charge. A person may be charged with the crime of battery if they have caused harm or offense to another individual without their consent through physical contact or violence. If you are …

When a commercial building, a house, or any other permanent structure is intentionally set on fire, it can cause a huge amount of damage. A lot of the time, this damage is just to the structure of the property or items contained inside, but in some instances, it can lead to serious personal injury or …