Robbery, C.R.S. 18-4-301, is charged at the Weld County Courts when a person is accused of using force, threats, or intimidation to take something of value from the presence of another person.  In that same vein, Aggravated Robbery is charged when a person engages in that same act, but is armed with a deadly weapon during the commission of the offense.  If you’ve been charged with either crime, you need to contact Greeley’s best criminal defense lawyers to represent you at the Weld County Court.  As felony offenses, both Robbery and Aggravated Robbery will have devastating repercussions on your future, due to their serious nature. If the public defender is too busy to provide you the legal representation necessary to get your charges dismissed or reduced, our defense attorneys with over 30 years of combined experience are who you need.

Colorado’s Law on Robbery, C.R.S. 18-4-301 at the Weld County Court

Colorado’s law on Robbery, C.R.S. 18-4-301, as recognized by the Weld County Courts, is as follows:

Robbery is similar to Theft in that it involves stealing from another person.  However, Robbery is different in that it involves:

• Taking an object of value while in that other person’s presence, and
• Using force, threats, or intimidation to carry out the Robbery.

Swiping a person’s credit card off a restaurant table left behind after a meal  would result in Theft charges.  By contrast, approaching another person and telling them to give you  their credit card would result in being charged with Robbery.

Greeley Definition of Aggravated Robbery, C.R.S. 18-4-302

Aggravated Robbery, C.R.S. 18-4-302, is a more serious charge than Robbery in Greeley.  Aggravated Robbery is defined as:

Aggravated Robbery is charged when a person engages in Robbery, but the defendant:

• Was armed with a deadly weapon, such as a firearm or knife, and intended to use it to injure or kill another person who resisted the Robbery,
• Knowingly used a deadly weapon to injure or strike the victim of the Robbery or any other person,
• Used a deadly weapon to put the victim or any other person in reasonable fear of bodily injury or death,
• Threatens bodily injury or serious injury in order to gain possession of an item of value,
• Had an object on their person made to look like a deadly weapon, or
• Had an accomplice aiding in the commission of the Robbery.

Colorado Department of Corrections Time + Other Penalties for Robbery / Aggravated Robbery at the Weld County Courts

The Weld County Court imposes numerous penalties for defendants convicted of Robbery or Aggravated Robbery, including several years at the Colorado Department of Corrections / DOC.  These penalties are as follows:

Note that Aggravated Robbery is designated a crime of violence.  Because of this designation, the Colorado prison sentence is much greater than that for a normal class 3 felony.  Generally, class 3 felonies are punishable by 4 to 12 years in the Colorado DOC and 3 years of mandatory parole.  However, the crime of violence designation makes Aggravated Robbery punishable by up to 32 years – nearly 3 times the maximum sentence for a common class 3 felony.

Charged with Robbery?  Hire a Top Greeley Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you have been charged with Robbery or Aggravated Robbery and protecting your future is your top priority, you need to hire a top Greeley criminal defense lawyer.  The damage that will result from conviction of either Robbery offense cannot be overstated.  Even after you have been released from the Colorado DOC and paid thousands of dollars in fines and restitution, you will be left with a criminal record that cannot be sealed.  Many people with Person and Violent Crimes on their records can attest that finding a job or decent housing seems to be an insurmountable challenge.

By representing you at the Weld County Court, we can help you protect your future from this possibility.  We can negotiate the best possible plea bargain with the District Attorney on your behalf, allowing you to plead to a sealable offense.  In the best case scenario, we can even fight to have the charges totally dismissed.  Don’t wait to contact us so that we can get to work on your case right away and help you maintain your freedoms.  You need someone on the inside, who understands the interests of the judge, District Attorney, and court staff.

Learn More on Robbery and Aggravated Robbery in Greeley and Weld County

Learn more about Robbery and Aggravated Robbery Charges in Greeley and Weld County with information provided by our top criminal defense lawyers below:

• Robbery vs. Aggravated Robbery
• Aggravated Robbery and Possession of Weapons by Previous Offenders, C.R.S. 18-12-108
• Robbery vs. Burglary, C.R.S. 18-4-202+