Criminal DefenseBurglary vs. Robbery in West Palm Beach, Florida: What Are the Differences?
If you or a family member is facing criminal charges in West Palm Beach, FL, the wording of the charge matters more than you might realize. Being accused of…
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theftEconomic, Theft & Property Crimes in Florida: What Is Petit Theft?
With rising inflation and the increased costs of paying for necessities, it can be easy to justify shoplifting or leaving a restaurant without paying for a meal.…
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theftFlorida’s Laws on Petit Theft, Grand Theft, and Shoplifting
Theft A theft conviction can have serious consequences. Prison times, fines, and a criminal record are some of the consequences. Read to learn more about Florida’s…
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theftWere You Arrested for Robbery in South Florida? Ronald Chapman Can Help You Escape Your Robbery Charges!
Robbery According to Florida Statute 812, Robbery” means the taking of money or other property which may be the subject of larceny from the person or custody of…
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Robbery Versus Shoplifting
In the case of the State of Florida versus Dennis Baker, some security guards at a department store located inside a shopping mall saw Mr. Baker take a videotape…
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Robbery and the Use of Force
In the case of C.B.B. versus the State of Florida , a child with the initials "C.B.B." was found guilty of the crime of robbery based upon the following facts:…
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Shoplifting and the Defense of Voluntary Abandonment
Some people think that if you steal something from inside a store but haven't actually left the store that you are not guilty of shoplifting. That is incorrect.…
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Retail Theft at Wal-Mart
In the case of Toccara McClover versus the State of Florida , Ms. McClover was convicted of retail theft at a Wal-Mart store. The facts of her case are that: "A…
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Double Jeopardy and the Crime of Burglary
In the case of Robert Gorham versus the State of Florida , Mr. Gorham was convicted of two counts of burglary of a conveyance with an assault or battery. His…
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Double Jeopardy and the Crimes of Theft and Dealing in Stolen Property
Florida law states that "a single indictment or information may, under proper circumstances, charge theft and dealing in stolen property in connection with one…
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Grand Theft and the Failure to Return Money
In the case of Ernest Henry Vroom versus the State of Florida , Mr. Vroom was convicted of the crime of grand theft based on the following facts: "Vroom was the…
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Dealing in Stolen Property and Possession of Recently-Stolen Items
In the case of Bertone versus the State of Florida , Mr. Bertone was convicted of the crime of dealing in stolen property for "trafficking" in two saws…
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You're Not Guilty of Burglary Unless You Intended to Commit a Crime
In the case of P.D.T. versus the State of Florida , P.D.T. (those being the initials of the juvenile who was charged in that case) was convicted of the crime of…
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False Imprisonment and the Crime of Robbery
Before someone can be lawfully convicted of both false imprisonment and robbery , it must be proven that the movement or confinement associated with the false…
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Kidnapping and the Crime of Robbery
Florida appellate courts have repeatedly said that simply moving a robbery victim at gunpoint from one room to another, even if a door is closed and the victim is…
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You May Have Been Charged with Grand Theft But Can the Prosecutor Prove It?
According to Florida statute section 812.014 , it is a third-degree felony in Florida for a person to steal property that is valued at $300.00 or more but less than…
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