Robbery is taking property from a another person. Robbery without the threat of violence is called Larceny From A Person. It is a Class H felony punishable by up to 30 months in prison. If the Robbery included the threat of violence, then it is a Class G felony punishable by up to 38 months in prison. If a dangerous weapon was used, then the robbery is a class D felony with a mandatory presumptive sentence of 51 months in prison. For a Class D felony, probation is unavailable, even for a first offender. For the exact same crime, some people may receive long prison sentences and others may receive probation depending upon how their lawyer presents the case to the prosecutor, the jury and the judge.
Other violent offenses include the following:
Homicide (murder)
Rape or sexual assault
Kidnapping
Car-Jacking
Burglary
Arson
Damage to property
Assault with a deadly weapon
Cruelty to animals
Stalking
Breaking and Entering
Contact a Raleigh Violent Crimes Lawyer
At McCoppin & Associates, Attorneys at Law, P.A., we provide an aggressive defense for people charged with crimes of violence. We understand how the prosecution handles these cases, and we know the defense tactics and arguments that are most effective. Don’t leave your future in the hands of just any attorney; contact a Raleigh criminal defense attorney today at 919-481-0011 to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your case. Hablamos español.