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

Overview             

 

F.S. 812.13 defines “robbery” as the taking of money or other property 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 money or other property, when in the course of the taking there is the use of force, violence, assault, or putting in fear. In Florida, Robbery falls under the two following statutes:

 

812.13  Robbery.

812.131  Robbery by sudden snatching.

                  

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. Robbery, if carried firearm or other deadly weapon, is a felony of the first degree, punishable by up to LIFE IMPRISONMENT (LF) or as provided in F.S. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084;
  2. Robbery, if carried a weapon, is a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in F.S. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084;
  3. Robbery, without firearm, deadly weapon or other weapon, is a felony of the second degree punishable as provided in F.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 Florida law is continually changing therefore some of the provisions contained here may be out of date.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.

 

Consult With an Experienced Orlando Criminal Defense Attorney

 

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 attorney 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.