Burglary (Fla. Stat. 810.02) — Escambia County Jail View Guide
BURGL on Escambia County Jail View is burglary under Florida Statute 810.02: entering or remaining in a dwelling, structure or conveyance with the intent to commit an offense inside. It’s always a felony. Third degree (T F) covers an unoccupied structure or vehicle. Second degree (S F) covers a dwelling or an occupied structure. First degree (F F), punishable by up to life, applies when the person assaults someone, is armed, or causes major damage.
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How it looks on Jail View
[+] 810.02.2b · PPD26OFF000000 (PENSACOLA POLICE DEPARTMENT) · BURGL · F · F · NO BOND
810.02.2b refers to §810.02(2)(b) — burglary during which the offender is or becomes armed with explosives or a dangerous weapon. That’s a first-degree felony punishable by life, hence F F.
Degrees of burglary in Florida
| Subsection | Circumstances | Level | Maximum |
|---|---|---|---|
| 810.02(2) | Offender commits assault or battery, is/becomes armed with a dangerous weapon or explosive, or uses a vehicle to enter and causes more than $1,000 damage | First-degree felony, punishable by life (F F) | Life |
| 810.02(3) | Dwelling, occupied structure or occupied conveyance; also certain emergency-related and pharmacy burglaries | Second-degree felony (S F) | 15 years, $10,000 |
| 810.02(4) | Unoccupied structure or unoccupied conveyance (e.g. car burglary) | Third-degree felony (T F) | 5 years, $5,000 |
“Conveyance” includes cars, trucks, boats, trailers and RVs. Car burglaries are among the most common burglary bookings in Pensacola. Stealing from inside the car can add a theft charge.
Burglary vs. trespass vs. theft
- Trespass is being somewhere you’re not allowed. Trespassing
- Burglary is entering or remaining with intent to commit a crime inside. The intent is what raises it to a felony.
- Theft is taking property, and it can be charged along with burglary.
Bond and what happens next
Burglary of a dwelling and armed burglary often show NO BOND until first appearance, where a judge sets bond and conditions. Unoccupied-vehicle burglary may have a scheduled bond. Cases go to circuit court (CF case numbers). Prison sentences are guided by Florida’s Criminal Punishment Code, and some repeat-offender designations bring mandatory terms.
What the State has to prove
For burglary, prosecutors generally must show that the person:
- entered (or remained in) a dwelling, structure or conveyance,
- without permission (or stayed after permission ended, or remained hidden), and
- intended to commit an offense inside — often theft.
Intent can be inferred from circumstances, such as entering stealthily without consent. That’s why burglary cases often turn on evidence such as fingerprints, video, possession of recently stolen property and statements.
Bond and sentencing factors
- Bond depends on the degree, whether anyone was home, whether a weapon was involved and the person’s record. First-degree cases often have no bond until first appearance.
- Sentencing follows Florida’s Criminal Punishment Code scoresheet. Burglary of a dwelling scores much higher than vehicle burglary.
- Restitution for damage or stolen property is usually ordered.
- Repeat-offender laws, such as prison releasee reoffender status, can require mandatory prison terms.
Related charges
Burglary is often booked with theft, criminal mischief (damage), or trespass. Prosecutors sometimes reduce a burglary charge to trespass when intent to commit a crime inside can’t be proven.
Frequently asked questions
Is car burglary a felony in Florida?
Yes. Burglary of an unoccupied conveyance, such as a parked car, is a third-degree felony under Florida Statute 810.02(4), punishable by up to five years. It becomes a second-degree felony if the vehicle is occupied, and first-degree if the offender is armed or commits an assault or battery.
What does BURGL mean on Jail View?
BURGL is the jail system’s short label for burglary under Florida Statute 810.02: entering or remaining in a dwelling, structure or conveyance intending to commit an offense inside. Check the degree and level letters and the statute subsection to see which version is charged and how serious it is.
General information, not legal advice.
Sources: Fla. Stat. §810.02