Cases involving robbery or aggravated robbery can be complicated. For instance, people find themselves facing allegations of this nature after having a dispute with a family member, spouse, or romantic partner. In other scenarios, someone may make a split decision without thinking about the potential consequences of their actions.
One bad decision could dramatically impact the rest of your life. This is why it is so important to hire a skilled criminal defense attorney if you have been charged with aggravated robbery or robbery in Colorado.
What is robbery?
Colorado Revised Statutes § 18-4-301 says that Robbery occurs when a person knowingly takes something of value from another person through the use of force. This may include intimidation, threats, or physical force. When this occurs, charges of robbery often follow.
What is aggravated robbery?
C.R.S § 18-4-302 defines aggravated robbery. Aggravated robbery occurs when a person possesses a weapon that they intend to harm someone else with. Examples of harm include maiming, wounding, or killing. However, the weapon does not actually have to be used for aggravated robbery to occur. Even threatening another individual with a weapon as you extract valuables from them can lead to aggravated robbery charges in Colorado.
What are the ramifications of robbery or aggravated robbery in Colorado?
Robbery is a class 4 felony. This felony carries a possible sentence of six years in a Colorado corrections facility. Aggravated robbery charges are even more serious. If convicted of aggravated robbery, you face class 3 felony consequences and extraordinary risk factors. Therefore, the sentence is harsher, with a conviction resulting in as many as 32 years in prison. Steep fines are also possible with both crimes in addition to time served.
Penalties for robbery in Colorado:
- Up to 6 years in prison
- A fine of up to $500,000
A class 4 felony carries sentencing of 2 to 6 years in prison in Colorado. You may also have to pay a fine ranging from $2,000 to $500,000. The maximum prison term for this crime increases to 8 years if the charges are determined to be in the extraordinary risk category.
Penalties for aggravated robbery in Colorado:
- Up to 32 years in prison
- A fine of up to up to $750,000
- Permanent record of class 3 felony
In Colorado, class 3 felonies are typically punishable by 4 to 12 years in prison. You may also receive fines ranging from $3,000 to $750,000. However, extraordinary risk class 3 felonies can carry prison terms of up to 32 years. Also, these convictions will remain on your criminal record permanently and can not be sealed.
Charged with Robbery or Aggravated Robbery in Colorado? Call the Denver Criminal Defense Lawyers Who Care!
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