PL 160.05 · Article 160
Robbery in the Third Degree
Robbery in the third degree is forcibly stealing property while another person is present. No injury or weapon is required for this degree.
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Text us immediately · (845) 290-2492What the prosecutor must prove
- You committed a larceny.
- In the course of it, you forcibly stole the property or were aided by another participant.
- Another person who was not a participant was present.
Defenses that commonly apply
- The force alleged was incidental to the taking, not used to accomplish it.
- The identification is unreliable.
- The incident was a dispute over property, not a robbery.
Penalties and collateral consequences
A Class D Felony carries a maximum sentence of up to 7 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.
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