Robbery is charged when a person takes something of value from another using force, threats, or intimidation. A man is likely familiar with these charges as he is facing them again, shortly after his release from prison. According to the report, the man had been convicted of robbing a bank seven years ago, which landed him with an almost four-year sentence to prison. A little over a year after his release, he decided to visit the same bank again – for the same purpose. It is alleged he walked into the bank and gave the teller a note, stating “Give me $3,000 and you won’t get hurt.” The man was caught and arrested for Robbery.
Larimer County Robbery Lawyer: Definition of Robbery in Boulder
The Larimer and Boulder County, Colorado law definition of Robbery – C.R.S. 18-4-301 – is:
Based on the information provided above, the note the man gave the teller would have constituted a threat. It was implied that if he didn’t get the money, the teller would be hurt. While the article did not specifically say if any weapons were involved, when a deadly weapon is a part of the Robbery, the charge is aggravated to Aggravated Robbery. Also, it’s important to note that a bank Robbery, because a bank is a federal entity, is charged as a federal crime. This doesn’t mean all robberies are charged in federal court – just bank robberies.
Sentence for Robbing Someone in Loveland and Estes Park
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Robbery is a class 4 felony, punishable by 2 to 6 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections. This would be the potential punishment for a Robbery from a store or taking a purse from a person.
If you or someone you love has been charged with Robbery, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-658-0007 to schedule your free initial consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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