PC §108(F) - ROBBERY

CLASS A MISDEMEANOR

(a) Definition

Robbery is defined as the unlawful taking of another person's property from their immediate presence or person, accomplished by force, violence, fear, or intimidation, with the intent to permanently deprive them of the property.

(b) Elements of the Offense

To prove robbery, the prosecution must establish the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt:

1. The defendant took another person's property.

2. The property was taken from the immediate presence or person of the victim.

3. The taking was accomplished by force, violence, fear, or intimidation.

4. The defendant intended to permanently deprive the victim of the property.

(c) Defenses

Defenses to a charge of robbery may include, but are not limited to:

• Lack of intent: The defendant did not have the intent to permanently deprive the victim of the property.

• Mistaken identity: The defendant was not the person who committed the robbery.

• Consent: The victim consented to the taking of the property.

• Claim of right: The defendant reasonably believed they had a right to the property or a good faith belief that they were the rightful owner.

(e) Aggravating Factors

Aggravating factors may increase the severity of the offense and the potential penalties, including but not limited to:

• Prior convictions for robbery or other related offenses.

• Use of weapons, firearms, or deadly force during the commission of the robbery.

• Robbery committed against a vulnerable victim, such as a child, elderly person, or disabled individual.

• Robbery resulting in serious bodily injury or death to the victim.

Penalties

Penalties for assault charges can vary widely depending on the jurisdiction and the specific circumstances of the offense. They may include:

JAIL TIME

100 SECONDS OF JAIL TIME.

BOND SET

$10,000.00