When a woman in Englewood was involved in a car accident, I’m sure she thought it was just that – an accident. However, when the man who rear-ended her pepper sprayed her and took her purse, it became more than an accident. It became a robbery. Police believe the man purposely crashed his car into the woman’s car. He fled from the scene and police are currently searching for him. It was reported that the woman was okay, despite being a legitimate robbery victim
What is Robbery in Fort Collins?
In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Robbery – C.R.S. 18-4-301 – is charged when:
The words force, threats, and intimidation in the Robbery definition might make you think of violence. It’s easy to picture a mugging where a man in a black hoodie is holding a gun and telling a scared couple to ‘hand over their wallets.’ However, this is not always the case. All a victim would have to say is they felt intimidated and this statute could be charged.
What is the Sentence for Robbery in Larimer County?
Robbery is a class 4 felony.
In Larimer, Boulder and Grand County, Robbery is a class 4 felony. This level felony has a potential prison sentence of 2 to 6 years to be served in the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC). A class 4 felony can also require a fine of $2,000 to $500,000. While the possible sentence range for this type of offense is 2-6 years, most of our clients receive probation and don’t serve any confinement time. This crime is elevated to a class 3 felony called Aggravated Robbery, C.R.S. 18-4-302, when a deadly weapon is involved. Here, the use of a car in such a violent manner might qualify the case for aggravation, and mandatory sentencing.