SILBERMAN, Judge.
Corey Hutchinson appeals his judgment and sentence for robbery with a weapon. He argues that reversal is required because the starter pistol that he used during the course of the robbery does not qualify as a weapon under Florida law. Based on the evidence presented in the trial court, we agree and reverse.
The term "weapon" is defined in section 790.001(13), Florida Statutes (1999), as "any dirk, metallic knuckles, slungshot, billie, tear...
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