Robbery

Robbery is when you take something from someone by force or threat. Robbery is different than theft due to the threat or harm caused. Often, theft becomes robbery when a weapon such as a knife or gun is involved. Robbery is a serious criminal felony for which significant prison time is a probability. If you have been accused of robbery, you should hire the best criminal defense lawyer you can find. To speak with an experienced Kansas criminal defense attorney, call our law firm today.

The following is the Kansas Statute for Robbery: K.S.A. 21-5420 - Robbery; aggravated robbery. (a) Robbery is knowingly taking property from the person or presence of another by force or by threat of bodily harm to any person.

Aggravated robbery is robbery, as defined in subsection (a), when committed by a person who: (b) Is armed with a dangerous weapon; or (1) inflicts bodily harm upon any person in the course of such robbery. (2) Robbery is a severity level 5, person felony. (c) (1) Aggravated robbery is a severity level 3, person felony.

If you were accused of robbery in Overland Park, Blue Valley, Olathe, Leawood, Lenexa, Gardner, or Shawnee, your case will likely be in the Johnson County District Court. We practice law in Johnson County, KS nearly everyday, defending clients accused of serious crimes. Let us help you.