Stealing something of value in the presence of another is charged as Robbery in Greeley and Weld County. A man is wanted for Robbery after fleeing a Victoria’s Secret store with over $500 worth of merchandise. According to the report, the man was holding bras, underwear, yoga pants, a sweatshirt, and lotions, when he began to walk toward the exit. He told an employee he needed to get his wallet. However, when the alarm went off, the man pushed the employee and fled from the store. If caught, the man would be facing charges for Robbery.
Weld County Robbery Attorney: Definition of Robbery While Stealing Lingerie in Morgan County
The Weld, Morgan, and Logan County, Colorado law definition of Robbery – C.R.S. 18-4-301 – is:
There are three important elements that must be present in order to charge Robbery:
- Taking something of value
- From someone or in the presence of someone
- Using force, threats, or intimidation
Does the man’s actions meet this criteria? Well, he allegedly took $500 worth of merchandise (#1), with store employees and other shoppers around (#2) and he pushed an employee (#3). If he hadn’t pushed the employee, but simply snuck out of the store with the items, he would be facing a misdemeanor Theft charge instead of the felony Robbery.
Sentence for Robbery in Greeley, Erie, and Evans
As a class 4 felony in Greeley, Erie, and Evans, Robbery is punishable by 2 to 6 years in the Colorado Department of Corrections and up to $500,000 in fines. Maybe the guy was just trying to treat his loved one to a special Valentine’s gift, but I’m not sure it was worth the risk of spending 6 years in prison.
If you or someone you love has been charged with, arrested for, or accused of Robbery, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact the best criminal defense attorneys from the O’Malley Law Office at 970-616-6009 to schedule your free consultation. Together, we can protect your future.
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