What is the arm robbery law in Florida?

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asked Feb 9, 2024 in Law/Ethics by waterbags1 (1,780 points)
What is the arm robbery law in Florida?

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answered Nov 17, 2024 by Nabilss (11,160 points)
The armed robbery law in Florida is a Florida Statute 812.13 and is defined as the act of taking property from someone while also using force, violence, assault or putting the person in fear, while also carrying a firearm or other deadly weapon.

Armed robbery in Florida is a 1st degree felony in Florida and is punishable by up to life in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.00

Felony robbery in Florida is when a person takes another person's property by using threats, violence or force.

When the offender or robber intends to permanently or even temporarily deprive the victim of their property or use force, violence, assault or puts the victim in fear it's considered felony robbery.

The force or threat can also occur before, during or after taking the property.

Felony robbery in Florida can result in a prison sentence of 5 to 10 or even 20 years to life in prison and fines from $5,000.00 to $15,000.00

The amount of years you get for armed robbery in Florida ranges from 10 years to 20 years and even life in prison.

The Maximum prison sentence for armed robbery in Florida is life in prison which means you can spend the rest of your life in prison for committing armed robbery in Florida.

However the sentence for armed robbery in Florida will depend on the circumstances of the crime and whether a firearm was used and if anyone was injured or killed.

Armed robbery is considered a first degree felony in Florida.

The sentence for armed robbery in the US ranges from 10 years to 20 years to even 30 years or more in prison but can vary from state to state and the circumstances of the crime.

The severity of the violence used and the criminal history of the defendant in some cases can result in a life sentence in prison.

Armed robbery is a very serious offense and crime due to the threat of violence involved which leads to a potentially lengthy prison sentence.

The judge will also consider factors like the value of any stolen property, whether anyone was injured, the kind of weapon used and the defendant's criminal history when determining the prison sentence for armed robbery.

In cases of armed robber that involved extreme violence or caused serious harm to someone them an armed robbery charge and conviction can result in a life in prison sentence.

The amount of prison time that armed robbery carries in Louisiana is from 10 years to 99 years without parole, probation or suspension of sentence.

If a firearm was used in the armed robbery then the sentenced is increased by 5 years and if the victim was injured or killed than additional charges will be brought and the time in prison can increase.

A persons past or prior criminal history and any violent crime offenses beforehand can impact the prison sentence for armed robbery as well.

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