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Orlando Criminal Lawyer - Robbery, Home Invasion & Carjacking:
These offenses are considered more severe offenses than most crimes, and
in many cases even a first time offender will be sentenced to Jail if found guilty
of these offenses. If you have been charged with robbery, Home Invasion or
carjacking, you should speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney
at your earliest opportunity to learn about your rights and the defenses that
may be available to you.

In many criminal cases, a properly prepared defense will result in either
reduced penalties, reduced charges, or a dismissal of the charges. Even
in criminal cases where the evidence of guilt is overwhelming, a properly
prepared defense and presentation of mitigating circumstances can result
in significant decreases in penalties you receive.

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The following section of this page provides some information regarding Robbery, Home Invasion and Carjacking
offenses in Florida:

Robbery - occurs when an individual steals money or other property and when in the course of the taking the money
or property uses force, violence, assault, or puts the person in fear.

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 up to life in State Prison. 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 by
up to 15 years in State Prison.

The following Florida Statutes provide some more information on Robbery, Home Invasion and Carjacking offenses:

Florida Statute 812.13 - Robbery.
(1) “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.

Florida Statute 812.131 - Robbery by sudden snatching.
(1) “Robbery by sudden snatching” means the taking of money or other property from the victim’s person, with intent
to permanently or temporarily deprive the victim or the owner of the money or other property, when, in the course of the
taking, the victim was or became aware of the taking. In order to satisfy this definition, it is not necessary to show that:

(a) The offender used any amount of force beyond that effort necessary to obtain possession of the money or other
property; or

(b) There was any resistance offered by the victim to the offender or that there was injury to the victim’s person.

(2)(a) If, in the course of committing a robbery by sudden snatching, the offender carried a firearm or other deadly
weapon, the robbery by sudden snatching is a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s.
775.083, or s. 775.084.

(b) If, in the course of committing a robbery by sudden snatching, the offender carried no firearm or other deadly
weapon, the robbery by sudden snatching is a felony of the third 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 a robbery by sudden snatching” if the act occurs in an
attempt to commit robbery by sudden snatching or in fleeing after the attempt or commission.

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

Florida Statute 812.135 - Home-invasion robbery.
(1) “Home-invasion robbery” means any robbery that occurs when the offender enters a dwelling with the intent to
commit a robbery, and does commit a robbery of the occupants therein.

(2)(a) If in the course of committing the home-invasion robbery the person carries a firearm or other deadly weapon,
the person commits a felony of the first degree, punishable by imprisonment for a term of years not exceeding life
imprisonment as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.

(b) If in the course of committing the home-invasion robbery the person carries a weapon, the person commits 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 home-invasion robbery the person carries no firearm, deadly weapon, or other
weapon, the person commits a felony of the first degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s.
775.084.

Florida Statute 812.133 - Carjacking.
(1) “Carjacking” means the taking of a motor vehicle 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 motor vehicle, 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 carjacking the offender carried a firearm or other deadly weapon, then the
carjacking 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 carjacking the offender carried no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon, then
the carjacking is a felony of the first 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 carjacking” if it occurs in an attempt to commit
carjacking 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.

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