ROBBERY
Robbery is basically Theft by force or threat of force. If one causes bodily injury or places someone in fear of imminent bodily injury or death in an attempt to take their property, that is a 2nd Degree Felony. They would be facing 2 to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
High levels of stress have a serious effect on the accuracy of witness memory. Often times these cases require the testimony of an expert in this area. Therefore, one should budget not only for attorney's fees but also expert witness fees.
ROBBERY BY THREAT
Simply threatening someone with imminent bodily injury or death can result in a 2nd Degree Felony charge.
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
A robbery becomes a 1st Degree Felony if one causes serious bodily injury, uses or exhibits a weapon or the alleged victim is over 65 years of age or disabled. This is often times how a simple Misdemeanor "shoplifting" case becomes a Felony. If the thief fights with security or the Loss Prevention Officer instead of just surrendering peacefully, the case could easily become a Felony.
Robbery is basically Theft by force or threat of force. If one causes bodily injury or places someone in fear of imminent bodily injury or death in an attempt to take their property, that is a 2nd Degree Felony. They would be facing 2 to 20 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine.
High levels of stress have a serious effect on the accuracy of witness memory. Often times these cases require the testimony of an expert in this area. Therefore, one should budget not only for attorney's fees but also expert witness fees.
ROBBERY BY THREAT
Simply threatening someone with imminent bodily injury or death can result in a 2nd Degree Felony charge.
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY
A robbery becomes a 1st Degree Felony if one causes serious bodily injury, uses or exhibits a weapon or the alleged victim is over 65 years of age or disabled. This is often times how a simple Misdemeanor "shoplifting" case becomes a Felony. If the thief fights with security or the Loss Prevention Officer instead of just surrendering peacefully, the case could easily become a Felony.