On October 18, 2024, 19-year-old Sadee Spurlin from Odessa, Florida, was arrested and booked on charges of robbery by sudden snatching and battery.
In Florida, robbery by sudden snatching, governed by Florida Statute § 812.131, involves taking another person’s property directly from their person with the intent to permanently or temporarily deprive them of it. This offense differs from other types of robbery as it focuses on the quick, unexpected nature of the theft, often involving purses, wallets, or personal items grabbed from the victim without their consent. If no weapon or force beyond the act of snatching is involved, the crime is classified as a third-degree felony, punishable by up to 5 years in prison, 5 years of probation, and fines of up to $5,000. However, if a weapon is used or the victim suffers injury, the charge can be elevated to a second-degree felony, carrying more severe penalties, including up to 15 years in prison. Convictions may also lead to restitution payments to the victim, a permanent criminal record, and difficulty obtaining employment or housing, making this a serious offense under Florida law.
According to her booking information, Spurlin is described as a female with black hair and brown eyes.
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Charges Below:
Booking Date: 10/18/24 City: ODESSA Age/YOB: 19
Hair: Brown Eyes: Brown Weight: Height: Gender: Female
| Title | Type | Bond |
| BATTERY - ICJIS Affidavit, Original Charge(S): 812.131(2)(B) - ROBBERY (SUDDEN SNATCHING) // 784.03-7 - BATT | $ | |
| ROBBERY (SUDDEN SNATCHING) - ICJIS Affidavit, Original Charge(S): 812.131(2)(B) - ROBBERY (SUDDEN SNATCHING) // 784.03-7 - BATT | $ |