Robbery with a Deadly Weapon in Florida

If accused of Robbery with a Deadly Weapon in Florida, you need to know the:

Definition of Robbery with a Deadly Weapon

The crime of Robbery with a Deadly Weapon is defined as:

  • The intentional and unlawful taking of money or property from another person;
  • Through the use of force, violence, assault, or threat;
  • While in the possession in of a deadly weapon.

A weapon is considered a "deadly weapon" if it is used or threatened to be used in a way likely to produce death or great bodily harm.

Importantly, it is not necessary that the deadly weapon be used to effectuate the force, violence, assault, or threat; it is enough that the deadly weapon was in your possession.

Penalties for Robbery with a Deadly Weapon

The crime of Robbery with a Deadly Weapon is classified as a First Degree Felony and is assigned a Level 8 offense severity ranking under Florida's Criminal Punishment Code.

If convicted of Robbery with a Deadly Weapon, a judge is required to impose a minimum prison sentence of 34½ months in prison and can also impose any combination of the following penalties:

  • Up to thirty (30) years in prison.
  • Up to thirty (30) years of probation.
  • Up to $10,000 in fines.

Defenses to Robbery with a Deadly Weapon

The primary defenses to the crime of Robbery with a Deadly Weapon are:

  • False Accusation
  • Misidentification

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If you have been arrested or charged with the crime of Robbery with a Deadly Weapon in Central Florida, please contact Criminal Defense Lawyer today.

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