Armed robbery is the taking of personal property in the possession of another from his person or immediate presence of another, and against his will by force or fear.
Robbery is considered a felony in all states.
Armed robbery involves the use of a weapon. The maximum sentence is
life imprisonment.
The elements of the offense are:
- Theft
- Actual or threatened force against a person
- Seeks to put anyone in fear
Violent crimes are taken very seriously and typically involve prison terms and high bail amounts -- or even no bail amounts. The stakes are higher in violent crimes than in almost any other type of criminal charges.