Dating violence florida jury intructions

This seemingly obvious answer is a legal impossibility under Florida law.

“Slick” Willie Sutton famously answered “because that’s where the money is” when asked why he robbed banks.

The taking was with the intent to permanently or temporarily deprive the victim of their right to the property or any benefit from it.

Force, violence, assault, or putting in fear was used in the taking.

The defendant took money or property from the victim’s person or custody.

Florida Statute 812.13 and Florida Standard Jury Instruction 15.1 reveal that Robbery comprises four basic elements: It is both a property crime and a violent crime. Robbery is the taking of money or property from a person through the use of actual or threatened violence.