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.
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:
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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;
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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;
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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may be out of date.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
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Seminole County, Polk County, and Pinellas County and in cities such
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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.