Robbery is defined under Florida Statutes 812.13 as what happens when an individual or group of people take property (or money) from another person through fear, force, or violence with the intent to either temporarily or permanently deprive the owner of their own property.
Robbery charges are felonies with the classifications:
- First Degree: Robbery committed with a firearm or any deadly weapon.
- Second Degree: Robbery committed without a firearm or any deadly weapon.
- Sudden Snatching: Taking a person’s property while the victim is aware of the act.
- Home-Invasion: Entering someone’s home while occupants are present with the intention and the actual committing of a robbery with or without a firearm or deadly weapon.
- Carjacking: Taking a vehicle from someone by force, fear, violence, or assault. Whether or not a firearm or deadly weapon is used, this could lead to a first-degree felony conviction.
Of course, you are not expected to know robbery charges by memory. However, understanding what the charges you face might be is the first step in defending yourself. The next step is to hire a robbery defense attorney in Tampa with The Rickman Law Firm.