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Robbery by Sudden Snatching in Florida

If accused of Robbery by Sudden Snatching in Florida, you need to know the:

• Definition of Robbery by Sudden Snatching
• Penalties for Robbery by Sudden Snatching
• Defenses to Robbery by Sudden Snatching

Definition of Robbery by Sudden Snatching

The crime of Robbery by Sudden Snatching is defined as:

1. The intentional and unlawful taking of money or property;
2. From another person's body.

Unlike Strong Arm Robbery, there is no requirement that the State prove that force, violence, or threats were used in the course of the taking. As a result, a pick-pocket and a purse-snatcher would be equally guilty of Robbery by Sudden Snatching.

Penalties for Robbery by Sudden Snatching

The crime of Robbery by Sudden Snatching is a Third Degree Felony and is classified as a Level 5 offense under Florida's sentencing guidelines.

If convicted of Robbery by Sudden Snatching, a judge could impose any combination of the following penalties:

• Up to five (5) years in prison.
• Up to five (5) years of probation.
• Up to $5,000 in fines.

Weapon Enhancement

If a weapon is possessed while committing a Robbery by Sudden Snatching, even if the weapon is not used, the crime becomes a Second Degree Felony and is classified as a Level 7 offense under Florida's sentencing guidelines.

If convicted of Robbery by Sudden Snatching while in Possession of a Weapon, a judge would be required to impose a minimum prison sentence of 21 months in prison and can also impose any combination of the following penalties on top of that:

• Up to fifteen (15) years in prison.
• Up to fifteen (15) years of probation.
• Up to $10,000 in fines.

10/20/Life Firearm Enhancement

If a firearm was possessed while in the commission of a Robbery by Sudden Snatching, a person can also be sentenced under Florida's 10/20/Life statute.

Under the 10/20/Life statute, a person charged with Robbery by Sudden Snatching while in Possession of a Firearm could receive a minimum 10 year prison term

Defenses to Robbery by Sudden Snatching

The primary defenses to the crime of Robbery by Sudden Snatching are:

• False Accusation
• Misidentification

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