Robbery Charges in Louisiana

Robbery Charges In Louisiana

Attorney Rusty Messer coming to you today from Baton Rouge Louisiana. Today we are going to talk about the four types of robbery in Louisiana.

What Is A Robbery Charge In The State Of Louisiana?

All Robbery Charges in Louisiana are crimes of violence and that is very important because being convicted of a crime of violence affects how you get good time credit and it also affects where you actually do your time.

There Are Four Types Of Robbery Charges

The First Type Is Simple Robbery

Simple Robbery is the taking of something of value from another with the use of force or violence. The sentence for Simple Robbery is 0 to 7 years.

The Second Type Is 1st Degree Robbery

First Degree Robbery involves the taking of something from another with the use of force or violence when the person believes that you were armed with a dangerous weapon.

You don’t have to actually be armed with a dangerous weapon. It matters if the person reasonably believes you are armed with the dangerous weapon. The sentence for First Degree Robbery is 3 to 40 years.

The Next Is 2nd Degree Robbery

Second Degree Robbery involves taking something from another when there is serious bodily injury to the victim. The sentence for Second Degree Robbery is also 3 to 40 years.

The Last Type Is Armed Robbery

Armed Robbery is the taking of something of value from another with the use of force or violence when you are armed with a dangerous weapon.

Armed Robbery in Louisiana carries the sentence of 10 to 99 years but there is also an enhancement on Armed Robbery, if the weapon is a firearm, there is an additional 5 years sentence added to the sentence.

If you or a loved one are accused of any robbery offense in Louisiana you should speak with an experienced criminal attorney. Please feel free to give us a call (225) 963-9638 or you can go to our website at www.messerfirm.com