Robbery in the First Degree

What the prosecutor must prove

• You committed a forcible larceny.
• A non-participant suffered serious physical injury, or you or another participant displayed a deadly weapon or threatened its immediate use.
• The qualifying conduct occurred during the robbery or immediate flight.

Defenses that commonly apply

• The injury does not meet the definition of serious physical injury.
• No deadly weapon existed or was displayed.
• The identification of the armed participant is unreliable.

Penalties and collateral consequences

A Class B Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 25 years and a fine of up to Up to $5,000.

Every case turns on its own facts. The information on this page is general, not legal advice.