Arrested For Robbery In Minneapolis / St Paul?

You could be facing robbery charges if you take personal property from another and use force or a threat of imminent force against the person to do so. Robbery charges usually involve thefts as well as assault accusations and burglary charges and thus are usually classified as felony offenses.  There are three different classifications of robbery under the state of Minnesota laws – first degree aggravated robbery, second degree aggravated robbery and simple robbery.

First Degree Aggravated Robbery

You may be charged with aggravated robbery in the first degree if you use a dangerous weapon during the robbery offense. If you inflict bodily harm upon another, you could also be facing first degree aggravated robbery charges. You may be sentenced to imprisonment for up to 20 years or to payment of a fine of up to $35,000, or both.

Second Degree Aggravated Robbery

You may be facing aggravated robbery in the second degree if you imply by word or act, possession of a dangerous weapon, during a robbery. In most instances, second degree aggravated robbery cases include a threat of a weapon or a threat to cause harm while first degree aggravated robbery convictions mean that harm was inflicted on the victim during the theft. You may be sentenced to imprisonment for up to 15 years or to payment of a fine of up to $30,000, or both if convicted of second degree aggravated robbery.

Simple Robbery

You may be facing simple robbery charges if you unlawfully take personal property from another person or in the presence of the other person while using or threatening to use force against the person.  Simple robbery comes with a sentence of up to ten years or to payment of a fine of up to $20,000, or both

Additional Robbery Charges

There are additional robbery convictions including mugging, highway robbery and carjacking that can also come with severe penalties and usually a felony conviction.

Theft and Robbery

Although theft and robbery charges in Minnesota involve the stealing of objects, monies, or other valuables, robbery charges usually entail an act or threat of violence at the time of the crime, whereas theft charges do not. Robbery penalties can therefore be more severe than theft charges.

Minneapolis Criminal Defense

If you or someone you love has been accused of robbery, no matter what the degree, then it is important that you act fast before this serious criminal charge causes any more devastating problems. Keyser Criminal Defense will provide you with aggressive representation, a sound defense strategy and thorough research to ensure the best outcome possible. Contact Defense Attorney Christopher W. Keyser at (612) 338-5007 for a free, confidential and pressure-free case evaluation.

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Keyser Criminal Defense represent clients throughout Minnesota, including the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Duluth, Rochester, Mankato, St. Cloud, Moorhead, Apple Valley, Blaine, Bloomington, Brooklyn Park, Burnsville, Coon Rapids, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Edina, Lakeville, Maple Grove, Maplewood, Minnetonka, Plymouth, Richfield, Roseville and Woodbury.