Most property crimes charged in Charlotte County are those that are stated in Florida Statute 806 and Florida Statute 810.  These crimes include:

Arson:  

For an Arson charge, a person must intentionally cause damage to a building by using fire or by using an explosion.  It’s typically a second-degree felony, punishable by 15 years in prison, but it can be charged as a first-degree felony, punishable by 30 years in prison if there was someone in the building when the offense was committed.

Burglary:

If someone enters a structure, building, dwelling or car without permission, or the permission was withdrawn, and they have the intent to commit a crime while there, they can be charged with burglary.

Criminal Mischief:

If a person maliciously and willfully damages any real or personal property that belongs to someone else, they may be charged with criminal mischief. In some jurisdictions this is referred to as vandalism. commission of the offense. General penalties for property crimes in Florida can include:  This charge can be either a misdemeanor or a felony, depending on the dollar value of the loss or damage. If the loss or damage is over $1000, it can be charged as a felony.