Florida criminal charge
Robbery in Florida
Robbery is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 812.13. Its classification is not fixed: Florida assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by Fla. Stat. § 812.13.
How is robbery classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery with a firearm or other deadly weapon | Felony of the First Degree | The offender carried a firearm or other deadly weapon in the course of committing the robbery. | Fla. Stat. § 812.13(2)(a) |
| Robbery with a weapon | Felony of the First Degree | The offender carried a weapon (not a firearm or deadly weapon) in the course of committing the robbery. | Fla. Stat. § 812.13(2)(b) |
| Robbery with no weapon | Felony of the Second Degree | The offender carried no firearm, deadly weapon, or other weapon in the course of committing the robbery. | Fla. Stat. § 812.13(2)(c) |
Common questions about robbery in Florida
Is robbery a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: robbery ranges from a Felony of the Second Degree to a Felony of the First Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 812.13.
Robbery with a firearm or other deadly weapon: Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.13(2)(a)) · Robbery with a weapon: Felony of the First Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.13(2)(b)) · Robbery with no weapon: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.13(2)(c))
Which Florida statute covers robbery?
Robbery is governed by Fla. Stat. § 812.13 (Robbery).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.