HOME INVASION ROBBERY
Pursuant to Florida Statute 812.135, Home-invasion robbery is any robbery that occurs when the offender enters a dwelling with the intent to commit a robbery, and does commit a robbery of the occupants therein.
Elements
To prove the crime of Home Invasion Robbery, the State must prove the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt:
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The accused entered the dwelling of the alleged victim.
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At the time the accused entered the dwelling, he or she intended to commit robbery.
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While inside the dwelling, the accused did commit robbery.
Penalties
The crime of Home Invasion Robbery is a First Degree Felony punishable by up to 30 years in Florida State Prison.
Weapon Enhancement
If a weapon is used in the commission of a Home Invasion Robbery, the crime becomes punishable by up to life in prison.
10/20/Life
If a firearm was used in the commission of a Home Invasion Robbery and the accused was found to be in actual physical possession of the firearm, the accused will be subject to Florida’s 10/20/Life statute.
Under the 10/20/Life statute, and depending on how the firearm was used, a person convicted of Home Invasion Robbery could receive one of the following minimum-mandatory prison sentences:
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A minimum 10 year prison term if in possession of a firearm;
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A minimum 20 year prison term if the firearm was discharged; and
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A minimum 25 year prison term if someone is injured or killed by a firearm.
In addition to Home Invasion Robbery, Florida criminalizes the following variations of Robbery:
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If you are charged with Home Invasion Robbery or any Robbery crime in Broward County, an experienced Criminal Defense Attorney is essential. For a free consultation to see how Fort Lauderdale Criminal Defense Attorney David J. Sobel can defend you, contact David Sobel at 954-383-3000. You will be able to speak directly with David Sobel 24/7.