Sarasota County Armed Robbery With A Weapon Reduced To Assault
2010 CF 000816 NC
The Defendant was arrested and charged with armed robbery with a weapon. The initial offer from the State was 10 years in prison. Darren Finebloom was retained and immediately began investigating the case. The alleged victim accused the Defendant of attacking him and robbing him of close to 200 dollars. The Sarasota County Sheriff was called out and arrested the Defendant for armed robbery based on injuries to the victim. Further investigation revealed a mutual combat situation and a potential argument that the Defendant acted in self defense. This evidence came from promptly acquiring the 911 tape and interviewing the victim. Shortly before the trial the state offered the defendant a reduced charge of misdemeanor assault and no jail.
