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Robbery is a serious crime. The act of robbery is defined by the state of California as the taking of personal property from another person, against his or her will, and accomplished by means of force or intimidation. Depending on the severity of the suspect's action, a defendant may be charged with First Degree Robbery or Second Degree Robbery.
First Degree Robbery
Any robbery of an individual performing his or her duties as an operator of a bus, taxicab, train, or any other vehicle that is used to transport paying customers is considered robbery in the first degree. Additionally, any robbery of a passenger on any of the aforementioned vehicles or any robbery that takes place inside an inhabited dwelling, including places of business, homes, and vessels, is First Degree Robbery. The robbery of someone who has just withdrawn funds from an automatic teller machine or robbery of anyone in the vicinity of an ATM is also considered First Degree Robbery. The penalties for a conviction of robbery in the first degree can range from three to nine years in state prison, depending on the circumstances of the crime. If you or a loved one has been charged with robbery, MacGregor & Collins, LLP can help.
Second Degree Robbery
Any case of robbery that does not qualify as a First Degree robbery is automatically classified as a Second Degree Robbery. A conviction of robbery in the second degree can result in punishment of two, three, or five years in state prison depending on the specific aspects of the defendant's crime. A conviction on attempted robbery can also result in imprisonment. If you have been accused of a crime, we can help. To schedule a free consultation with an attorney from MacGregor & Collins, LLP call us today.
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