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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
• Penalties for Robbery with a Deadly Weapon
• Defenses to Robbery with a Deadly Weapon

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 a First Degree Felony and is classified as a Level 8 offense under Florida's sentencing guidelines.

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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