C.R.S. 18-4-301

Robbery

Across Douglas County and Castle Rock, Robbery, C.R.S. 18-4-301, charges occur whenever someone knowingly takes something of value from another person by use of force, threats or intimidation. “Force” is a broad term in Colorado, meaning that it is not difficult for someone to allege you committed Robbery by taking something of theirs by force. For example, grabbing someone’s arm while grabbing their purse, or taking a bag from someone while running past them, could be considered taking items by force. You need a Robbery criminal defense lawyer to defend you if facing theft or any crime involving force, in Colorado.

Definition of Robbery in Castle Rock
C.R.S. 18-4-301:

(1) A person who knowingly takes anything of value from the person or presence of another by the use of force, threats, or intimidation commits robbery.

(2) Robbery is a class 4 felony.

Penalty for Robbery in Parker, Colorado

In Parker Colorado, Robbery is a class 4 felony. This means that if convicted, you will be facing 2-6 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections, and a fine between $2,000 – $500,000.

How is Robbery Different Than Theft and Burglary in Douglas County?

Sometimes Robbery, Burglary, or Theft are used incorrectly in Douglas County. While Robbery involves taking things by force, with threats, or intimidation, Burglary is when someone breaks into a building or occupied structure (or even a vault, safe, or cash register), with the intent to commit a crime. Similar to Robbery, Theft involves stealing something, but not with force, threats, or intimidation, and the charges range based on the value of what was stolen.

Aggravated Robbery Charges in Colorado

Aggravated Robbery

C.R.S. 18-4-302

(1) A person who commits robbery is guilty of aggravated robbery if during the act of robbery or immediate flight therefrom:

(a) He is armed with a deadly weapon with intent, if resisted, to kill, maim, or wound the person robbed or any other person; or

(b) He knowingly wounds or strikes the person robbed or any other person with a deadly weapon or by the use of force, threats, or intimidation with a deadly weapon knowingly puts the person robbed or any other person in reasonable fear of death or bodily injury; or

(c) He has present a confederate, aiding or abetting the perpetration of the robbery, armed with a deadly weapon, with the intent, either on the part of the defendant or confederate, if resistance is offered, to kill, maim, or wound the person robbed or any other person, or by the use of force, threats, or intimidation puts the person robbed or any other person in reasonable fear of death or bodily injury; or

(d) He possesses any article used or fashioned in a manner to lead any person who is present reasonably to believe it to be a deadly weapon or represents verbally or otherwise that he is then and there so armed.

Aggravated Robbery of Controlled Substances

C.R.S. 18-4-303

(1) A person who takes any controlled substance, as defined in section 18-18-102 (5), from any pharmacy or other place having lawful possession thereof or from any pharmacist or other person having lawful possession thereof under the aggravating circumstances defined in section 18-4-302 is guilty of aggravated robbery of controlled substances.

Aggravated robbery is a class 3 felony and is an extraordinary risk crime that is subject to the modified presumptive sentencing range specified in section 18-1.3-401 (10).

Aggravated robbery of controlled substances is a class 2 felony.

Charged with Robbery in Lone Tree?

Call Us at 303-265-1950

Don’t let a Robbery charge ruin your future. If you are facing charges for Robbery or Aggravated Robbery in Lone Tree, Parker, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch, or anywhere in Douglas County, contact the experienced criminal defense lawyers at Sawyer Legal Group today at 303-265-1950. Together, we can protect your future.