Law Offices of Robin C. Lemonidis. - Florida Criminal Law

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What would a prosecutor have to prove to convict me of robbery?

The prosecutor would have to prove that a person took money or property from a person using force or violence. Instead of proving that the accused actually used force or violence, the prosecutor can also prove that the person put the victim in fear so that he or she couldn't resist. One traditional example of putting in fear is when an individual goes up to another and demands, your money or your life while holding a knife. This is called strong arm robbery.

Florida law also includes the offense of robbery by sudden snatching. This kind of robbery occurs when a person takes money or property from another and during the course of that taking, the victim was or became aware. It's the purse snatching scenario. If pursuing this charge, the prosecutor does not have to prove that there was any force used (other than the normal amount used to actually take the property).

Read the Florida Statute on robbery

Read the Florida Stature on robbery by sudden snatching