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Robbery
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In order to be convicted of the crime
of robbery in Alabama, the Prosecutor must prove that the person
charged has present intent to commit a theft related crime on another
person while using a deadly weapon or other wise using force or fear to
overcome another person.
If
you have been charged with robbery, contact attorney Steven F. Long
who is very familiar with the robbery laws in Alabama and will fight to
make sure that your interests are protected against such a charge.
There are many favorable options available for one charged with robbery
in Alabama. Please contact Attorney Steven F. Long by clicking ROBBERY to discuss any further and specific questions you may have.
Alabama Law on Robbery:
Robbery in the first degree.
(a) A person commits the crime of
robbery in the first degree if he
violates Section 13A-8-43 and he:
(1) Is armed with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; or
(2) Causes serious physical injury to another.
(b) Possession then and there of an article used or fashioned in a
manner to lead any person who is present reasonably to believe it to be
a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, or any verbal or other
representation by the defendant that he is then and there so armed, is
prima facie evidence under subsection (a) of this section that he was
so armed.
(c) Robbery in the first degree is a Class A felony.
Robbery in the second degree.
(a) A person commits the crime of
robbery in the second degree if he
violates Section 13A-8-43 and he is aided by another person actually
present.
(b) Robbery in the second degree is a Class B felony.
Robbery in the third degree.
(a) A person commits the crime of
robbery in the third degree if in the
course of committing a theft he:
(1) Uses force against the person of the owner or any person present
with intent to overcome his physical resistance or physical power of
resistance; or
(2) Threatens the imminent use of force against the person of the owner
or any person present with intent to compel acquiescence to the taking
of or escaping with the property.
(b) Robbery in the third degree is a Class C felony.
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