BURGLARY (DWELLING OR STRUCTURE) — CAUSING DAMAGE OVER $1,000 (F.S. 810.02(2)(c)2);

Client was charged in Escambia County with Burglary of a Dwelling or Structure Causing Damage Over $1,000 (F.S. § 810.02(2)(c)2), a felony carrying significant prison exposure, along with Criminal Mischief (F.S. § 806.13(1)(b)2). A burglary conviction in Florida creates a permanent felony record with devastating consequences for employment, housing, professional licensing, and civil rights — including the permanent loss of voting rights and the right to possess firearms. The charge alleged that the client [REDACTED] entered a [REDACTED] structure and caused property damage exceeding $1,000. The prosecution initially sought adjudication withheld with 36 months of felony probation — a resolution that, while avoiding formal conviction, would have subjected the client to nearly three years of supervision and the constant risk of a prison sentence for any violation. The defense team negotiated a diversion referral, steering the client away from a felony plea entirely. The client successfully completed all program requirements, and the State filed a Nolle Prosequi — a full dismissal of all charges. The client walked away with no felony conviction, no probation, and a clean path to having the arrest record sealed. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes. This summary is general information, not legal advice.