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Robbery Defense
Robberies are Subject to the Federal 3-Strikes Law
Robbery is the criminal taking of money or property from an individual or custody of another with intent to either temporarily or permanently deprive the individual or owner of the money or property by use of force, violence, assault, or instilling fear of physical harm of the victim or those associated with the victim.
Robbery and Aggravated Robbery are serious charges, which are aggressively prosecuted. Being violent crimes, these crimes are subject to the Federal Three Strikes Law, and Florida's 10-20-life firearm law (775.08).
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If a deadly weapon is not used in the commission of the crime, it is a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable by up to a $10,000 fine, fifteen (15) years prison and/or probation.
Robbery with a Non-Deadly Weapon
If in the course of committing the robbery the offender carried a non-deadly weapon, then the robbery is a felony of the first degree, punishable by up to $15,000 fine, thirty (30) years prison and/or probation.
Robbery with a Firearm
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 not exceeding life imprisonment.