In Interest of J.C.B. v. State

BARFIELD, Judge.

Appellant was charged with robbery under section 812.13, Florida Statutes (1983). The information alleged appellant “unlawfully by force, violence, assault or putting in fear, and with the intent to permanently deprive, take certain property towit: approximately $80 U.S. currency, a pair of boots, a wallet, a shirt, a pair of pants and underware [sic]” of the victim. A separate charge of battery was also made. Following a non-jury trial, the trial court found appellant guilty of battery and of grand theft. Defense counsel objected to the grand theft finding, contending that…