Armed Robbery

What Is Armed Robbery?

A person commits the offense of armed robbery when, with intent to commit theft, he or she takes property of another from the person or the immediate presence of another by use of an offensive weapon, or any replica, article, or device having the appearance of such weapon. The offense of robbery by intimidation shall be a lesser included offense in the offense of armed robbery. Armed Robbery is one of Georgia's Seven Deadly Sins crimes.

Defense Strategies for Armed Robbery Charges

A summary of defense strategies: conduct a review to confirm whether or not the case facts meet the specific requirements for the charge of armed robbery. Specifically, our defense attorneys may challenge the prosecution to prove the accused acted with recklessness or bad intent.

Additionally, examine evidence such as witness statements, video footage, and forensic evidence. In some cases, self-defense or defense of others are plausible arguments.

Armed Robbery Punishments

A conviction for the act of armed robbery is severe. A person convicted of the offense of armed robbery shall be punished by death, imprisonment for life, or by a prison sentence not less than ten nor more than 20 years.

Additionally: any person convicted of armed robbery that included unlawfully taking a controlled substance from a pharmacy or a wholesale druggist, and intentionally inflicts bodily injury upon any person, such facts shall be charged in the indictment or accusation. This aggravating factor eleveates the minimum time served to 15 years in prison.

Georgia Law: O.C.G.A. § 16-8-41

Click the following link to see the full law for armed robbery in Georgia. The circumstances of your situation may allow your lawyer to fight for dismissal or changing the charge to a lesser offense. Always keep in mind, an arrest is not a conviction.

Contact an Armed Robbery Attorney

If you are being investigated for, or charged with, armed we recommend calling our law firm as soon as possible. We understand the urgency of the matter, and respond quickly to all calls and online inquiries to hire a criminal defense lawyer. To get control of your situation CALL 678-880-9360 for an appointment with an armed robbery defense lawyer.