Williams v. State

The defendant, Larry Williams, appeals his conviction and sentence for armed rob*755bery and his sentence for armed kidnapping.1 We reverse and remand for a new trial.

The defendant, Larry Williams, was charged with robbery with a firearm or deadly weapon in contravention of section 812.13(2)(a), Florida Statutes, (1987) [hereinafter referred to as “armed robbery”], armed kidnapping, and unlawful possession of a firearm while engaged in a criminal offense. At trial, the defendant requested instructions on simple or strong-armed robbery and on grand theft in addition to the petit theft charge given…