211 robbery is a serious felony offense in California and is defined as the use of force or fear to take another persons property against their will.
In 211 robbery the property must be taken from the victim's person or immediate presence and the victim must not have consented to the taking of their property and the accused must have used force or instilled fear in the victim.
Aggravated robbery and armed robbery are similar crimes although not the same.
Aggravated robbery involves the use of violence or threats to take something from someone and can include the use or display of a deadly weapon or something which appears to be a deadly weapon.
Or inflicting serious bodily injury to someone or threatening to use violence or force.
Armed robbery involves the use of violence or intimidation to steal property from someone while carrying a dangerous weapon.
In most states, armed robbery is not a distinct crime and is instead charged as aggravated robbery or 1st degree robbery.
The sentence for armed robbery in the US ranges from 10 years to 20 years to even 30 years or more in prison but can vary from state to state and the circumstances of the crime.
The severity of the violence used and the criminal history of the defendant in some cases can result in a life sentence in prison.
Armed robbery is a very serious offense and crime due to the threat of violence involved which leads to a potentially lengthy prison sentence.
The judge will also consider factors like the value of any stolen property, whether anyone was injured, the kind of weapon used and the defendant's criminal history when determining the prison sentence for armed robbery.
In cases of armed robber that involved extreme violence or caused serious harm to someone them an armed robbery charge and conviction can result in a life in prison sentence.
The amount of prison time that armed robbery carries in Louisiana is from 10 years to 99 years without parole, probation or suspension of sentence.
If a firearm was used in the armed robbery then the sentenced is increased by 5 years and if the victim was injured or killed than additional charges will be brought and the time in prison can increase.
A persons past or prior criminal history and any violent crime offenses beforehand can impact the prison sentence for armed robbery as well.