Overview
Petit Theft/Retail Theft
Grand Theft/Grand Theft Auto
Robbery
Other Theft Crimes

Overview

 

In Florida, rental company lobbyists pushed into law F.S. 812.155.  Essentially this law has turned our criminal court system into a ‘collection agency’ for rent-to-own companies. F.S. 812.155 sets forth 3 separate violations dealing with leased or hired property (think Buddy’s Rental, Rent-a-World, rent-n-roll). The three main categories are as follows:

               

1. Obtaining by trick, false representation, etc.
2. Hiring or leasing with the intent to defraud;
3. Failure to redeliver hired or leased personal property.

 

Penalties

 

Robbery can carry severe penalties and depending on the circumstances can carry increased or enhanced penalties. Generally, the penalties for Robbery are as follows:

 

1. Obtaining by trick, false representation, etc., is a second degree misdemeanor, unless the unless the value of the personal property or equipment is of a value of $300 or more; in that event the violation constitutes a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
2. Hiring or leasing with the intent to defraud; is a second degree misdemeanor, unless the unless the value of the personal property or equipment is of a value of $300 or more; in that event the violation constitutes a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
3. Failure to redeliver hired or leased personal property, is a second degree misdemeanor, unless the unless the value of the personal property or equipment is of a value of $300 or more; in that event the violation constitutes a felony of the third 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 Florida law is continually changing therefore some of the provisions contained here may be out of date.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 criminal defense attorney about your legal rights and responsibilities regarding your particular case.

 

Statute language taken from Florida Statutes Online: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes/

 

Consult With an Experienced Orlando Criminal Defense Lawyer

 

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 a 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.

 

The Central Florida criminal defense law firm of Corzo and Kohrs almost exclusively limits their practice to defending clients charged with criminal offenses including petit theft, retail theft, grand theft, employer theft, burglary other theft related offenses and crimes throughout central Florida, including clients from Orange County, Osceola County, Seminole County, Polk County, and Pinellas County and in cities such as Orlando, Kissimmee, St. Cloud, Poinciana, Celebration, Hunter’s Creek, Ocoee, Oviedo, Avalon Park, Windermere, Altamonte Springs, Baldwin Park, Clermont, Winter Park, St. Petersburg, Seminole, Clearwater, including clients from schools such as University of Central Florida UCF, University of South Florida USF, Valencia Community College, Full Sail, and other Central Florida schools. Attorneys are available 24 hours a day and on weekends and holidays.