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Robbery by sudden snatching in Florida
Robbery by sudden snatching is a criminal offense under Florida law, defined by Fla. Stat. § 812.131. 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. § 812.131.
What is the penalty for robbery by sudden snatching in Florida?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 15 years (Robbery by sudden snatching with firearm or other deadly weapon — The offender carried a firearm or other deadly weapon in the course of committing the robbery by sudden snatching.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $10,000 (Robbery by sudden snatching with firearm or other deadly weapon — The offender carried a firearm or other deadly weapon in the course of committing the robbery by sudden snatching.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Jail / prison | up to 5 years (Robbery by sudden snatching without firearm or deadly weapon — The offender carried no firearm or other deadly weapon in the course of committing the robbery by sudden snatching.) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
| Fine | up to $5,000 (Robbery by sudden snatching without firearm or deadly weapon — The offender carried no firearm or other deadly weapon in the course of committing the robbery by sudden snatching.; or up to double the pecuniary gain/loss (s. 775.083(1)(f)); statutes may authorize higher (s. 775.083(1)(g))) | discretionary | Fla. Stat. § 775.082 |
Applies to current (2025 Florida Statutes).
How is robbery by sudden snatching classified in Florida?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery by sudden snatching with firearm or other deadly weapon | Felony of the Second Degree | The offender carried a firearm or other deadly weapon in the course of committing the robbery by sudden snatching. | Fla. Stat. § 812.131(2)(a) |
| Robbery by sudden snatching without firearm or deadly weapon | Felony of the Third Degree | The offender carried no firearm or other deadly weapon in the course of committing the robbery by sudden snatching. | Fla. Stat. § 812.131(2)(b) |
Common questions about robbery by sudden snatching in Florida
Is robbery by sudden snatching a felony or a misdemeanor in Florida?
It depends on the circumstances: robbery by sudden snatching ranges from a Felony of the Third Degree to a Felony of the Second Degree in Florida under Fla. Stat. § 812.131.
Robbery by sudden snatching with firearm or other deadly weapon: Felony of the Second Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.131(2)(a)) · Robbery by sudden snatching without firearm or deadly weapon: Felony of the Third Degree (Fla. Stat. § 812.131(2)(b))
What are the penalties for robbery by sudden snatching in Florida?
Penalties for robbery by sudden snatching in Florida depend on how it is classified — from a Felony of the Third Degree up to a Felony of the Second Degree — with the ranges set by Fla. Stat. § 775.082; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Florida statute covers robbery by sudden snatching?
Robbery by sudden snatching is governed by Fla. Stat. § 812.131 (Robbery by sudden snatching).
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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.