 ■ Robbery Charges in Colorado
Colorado Springs Criminal Defense Attorney Sarah Christensen
When charged with a serious felony like robbery, you face the prospect of imprisonment, probation, and a permanent criminal record that will follow you throughout your life. Prosecutors are aggressive in pursuing robbery convictions due to the violent nature of this crime. If you have committed robbery or been wrongly accused of robbery, you need a strong defense to avoid an unfair conviction or sentence. A skilled Colorado robbery defense attorney will make sure your rights are protected.
There are two basic classes of robbery in Colorado.
- Simple robbery—occurs when someone intentionally takes something of value that belongs to someone else using force, intimidation, or violence.
- Aggravated robbery—is a simple robbery involving the use of a deadly weapon or the implication that a deadly weapon is in the perpetrator’s possession and may be used. An aggravated robbery is prosecuted more severely because of the violent nature of the crime.
In Colorado, there are six classes of felonies. A Class 1 felony is the most serious type of felony. Simple robbery is a Class 4 felony while aggravated robbery is treated as a Class 3 felony, because it involves a greater level of violence than simple robbery. Aggravated robbery is also considered an “extraordinary risk crime” and therefore, may result a more severe sentence than the guidelines for a Class 3 felony. Aggravated robbery of a controlled substance is treated as a Class 2 felony in Colorado per Colorado Revised Statute 18-4-303.
The state of Colorado has State has a guidelines for the minimum and maximum penalty range for each felony class. Sentencing for a robbery conviction varies based upon issues such as prior criminal history, extent of injury to the robbery victims, and the nature of the robbery. A simple robbery conviction may result in a 2-6 year prison term whereas an aggravated robbery conviction may lead to 4-12 years in prison. These prison terms may be longer if the robbery is treated as an extraordinary risk crime.
If you have been arrested or charged with robbery, you need to contact an experienced Colorado robbery defense attorney immediately. The District Attorney will be working hard to build up evidence to prove your guilt. An attorney can review the evidence the prosecution has against you and develop a solid defense against your robbery charges. With the possibility of a prison sentence looming ahead, you need an aggressive criminal defense attorney with extensive trial and plea bargaining experience on your side. Contact Colorado Springs Criminal Defense Attorney, Sarah Christensen, today for a FREE CONSULTATION.
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