WHAT IS ROBBERY?

Robbery is defined under Ohio Revised Code Title XXIX. Crimes Procedure § 2911.01 as committing or attempting to commit a theft where a deadly weapon is present, the suspect inflicts harm (without the use of a weapon) or threatens to inflict harm on the alleged victim, or uses force (without the use of a weapon) or threaten to use force against them.

• Robbery is often considered a second-degree felony, punishable by a prison sentence ranging from two to eight years.
• If, however, no weapon was used or no harm was inflicted upon the victim, it will be a third-degree felony. A third-degree felony is punishable by a prison sentence of one to five years.

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WHAT IS AGGRAVATED ROBBERY?

Under Ohio Law, you can be charged with aggravated robbery if while fleeing from, committing or attempting to commit a theft you:

• Have a deadly weapon and use it, brandish it, display it, or indicate you have it
• Possess explosives or other “dangerous ordnance”
• Inflict or attempt to inflict serious physical harm on the alleged victim
• Removing or attempting to remove a deadly weapon from a police officer

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WHAT ARE THE PENALTIES FOR AGGRAVATED ROBBERY?

There are two types of robbery in Ohio: robbery and aggravated robbery. Both robbery and aggravated robbery are classified as felonies. Aggravated robbery is considered a first-degree felony. A felony of the first degree is punishable by a prison sentence of three to ten years.

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In Ohio, robbery is treated as a serious offense. If you are convicted of this type of theft crime, you risk a lengthy prison sentence, expensive fines, and a criminal record that may have a negative impact on your life and future.

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