Florida legal term
Robbery by sudden snatching in Florida Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Florida legislative session
In Florida criminal law, “Robbery by sudden snatching” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Florida criminal code.
What does “Robbery by sudden snatching” mean in Florida criminal law?
“Robbery by sudden snatching” means the taking of money or other property from the victim’s person, with intent to permanently or temporarily deprive the victim or the owner of the money or other property, when, in the course of the taking, the victim was or became aware of the taking. (Fla. Stat. § 812.131)
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