Robbery

If you are facing robbery charges in the state of Florida, then your best course of action is to hire a criminal defense attorney. As a former prosecutor for the Florida State Attorney’s Office, criminal defense attorney Terrance R. Rooth has been on both sides of criminal law cases and understands the evaluation to get charges reduced or dismissed. Call today as it is extremely important for a person charged with this offense to not only understand the criminal process, but also their options as well.

Here is some important information on robbery charges per Florida statute 812.13:

“Robbery” means 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.

(2)(a) If in the course of committing the robbery the offender carried a firearm or other deadly weapon, then the robbery is a felony of the first degree, 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.

(b) If in the course of committing the robbery the offender carried a weapon, then the robbery is a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(c) If in the course of committing the robbery the offender carried no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon, then the robbery is a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(3)(a) An act shall be deemed “in the course of committing the robbery” if it occurs in an attempt to commit robbery or in flight after the attempt or commission.

(b) An act shall be deemed “in the course of the taking” if it occurs either prior to, contemporaneous with, or subsequent to the taking of the property and if it and the act of taking constitute a continuous series of acts or events.”

In other words, in cases where the defendant is charged with robbery but did not attempt or execute the robbery with a weapon, they are still subject to a second degree felony and all associated penalties. In the event that the defendant was carrying a weapon during the robbery, they are subject to a first degree felony which carries a mandatory prison sentence with a maximum penalty of life in prison.

These are serious charges, and defending them requires serious representation. Call the Law Office of Terrance R. Rooth, P.A for a free initial consultation. We can help.

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