Robbery is a serious criminal charge. Like theft and larceny, it involves the unlawful seizure of another person’s property; however, it differs from those crimes in a few key ways, chiefly that robbery requires the victim’s presence at the time of the crime.
Second-Degree Robbery
A robbery charge can be classified as first-degree or second-degree depending on the circumstances. First-degree is the more serious charge, though second-degree robbery is also a felony. Both charges require violence or the threat of harm, but second-degree robbery doesn’t require the threat of serious violence.
How “serious” this violence must be is an arbitrary line. For example, threats with a gun or a knife are often considered serious, while a threat with fists may not be. In truth, the line is blurry, and the state looks at it on a case-by-case basis to determine whether a charge is first or second-degree robbery.
Defending Your Freedom
While second-degree robbery may be the less serious of the two charges, it can still carry up to 10 years in prison. Bruce Edge and our team all work tirelessly to reduce our client’s charges. At times, we can win a victory before the case goes to trial by obtaining a reduction or dismissal of charges.
If you are facing criminal charges of any sort relating to theft or robbery, contact us today so we can begin to assess your case and help build your defense.
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