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Overview

Carjacking is a very serious theft crime in Florida and under certain circumstances is punishable by up to life imprisonment.  According to Florida Statute 812.133 “Carjacking" means the taking of a motor vehicle which may be the subject of larceny from the person or custody of another, with intent to either permanently or temporarily deprive the person or the owner of the motor vehicle, when in the course of the taking there is the use of force, violence, assault, or putting in fear.  If you are charged with carjacking, call an experienced Orlando carjacking attorney at Corzo & Kohrs for a free consultation.

Penalties

Generally, the penalties for carjacking depend on whether a firearm or deadly weapon was used during the commission of the offense. Penalties are generally as follows:

1. Carjacking, felony of the first degree, if in the course of committing the carjacking the offender carried a firearm or other deadly weapon, punishable by imprisonment for a term of years not exceeding life imprisonment or as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
2. Carjacking, felony of the first degree, if in the course of committing the carjacking the offender carried no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon, then the carjacking is a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

The material on this page is not intended to be legal advice. Florida law is continually changing therefore some of the provisions contained here may be out of date. It is always best to consult a Florida criminal defense lawyer about your legal rights and responsibilities regarding your particular case.

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The facts of every theft case are different and if convicted you could face jail or prison time. Because of this and other complexities in handling these types of cases, it is vitally important that you obtain representation from an experienced Orlando criminal defense lawyer experienced in defending, not prosecuting these types of crimes.
 
If you have been arrested and charged with petit theft, grand theft, robbery or any other theft related offense contact Orlando criminal defense lawyer Will Corzo or Sam Kohrs. Call toll free 877-99CK-LAW for a free consultation and explanation of your rights.