Armed Robbery & Robbery Defense in Florida

A Robbery charge in Florida is a serious felony offense. If a weapon is involved, penalties increase dramatically.

Robbery is defined under Florida Statutes § 812.13 and involves:

• Taking property

• With force, violence, assault, or putting in fear

Armed Robbery Penalties

• Robbery with a firearm: First-degree felony punishable by life

• Robbery with a weapon: First-degree felony

• Strong-arm robbery: Second-degree felony

Minimum mandatory sentences may apply under Florida's firearm enhancement laws.

Defense Strategies in Robbery Cases

We examine:

• Identification reliability

• Surveillance inconsistencies

• Whether force was actually used

• Co-defendant statements and shifting blame

Robbery cases frequently hinge on misidentification or overcharging. Our defense is trial focused from day one.

Learn more about how our Orlando criminal defense lawyers protect clients facing serious felony and misdemeanor charges here.