PL 160.10 · Article 160
Robbery in the Second Degree
This robbery degree applies when a non-participant is physically injured, when the robbery is aided by a armed participant, or when the property is a credit or debit card taken from a person.
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Text us immediately · (845) 290-2492What the prosecutor must prove
- You committed a larceny with forcible stealing.
- A non-participant suffered physical injury, or another participant was armed with a deadly weapon, or the property was a card taken from a person.
- The qualifying fact occurred in the course of the robbery or immediate flight.
Defenses that commonly apply
- No non-participant was injured, or the injury was not caused in the course of the robbery.
- The weapon or card allegations are unsupported.
- You were not a participant in the underlying taking.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class C Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 15 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.