Robbery

Simple Robbery in Louisiana is defined by LA. Revised Statute 14.65, the following statutes define and govern the potential sentences for:

First Degree Robbery

Second Degree Robbery

Armed Robbery

Carjacking

Simple Robbery

Purse Snatching

Definition of Robbery

While each of these charges have distinguishing elements, in order to be convicted of one of the above charges a prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt the defendant took something of value belonging to another from the person of another or that is in the immediate control of another, by use of force or intimidation.

As is clear by the charges listed above, the Louisiana Legislature has categorized the charges of robbery by the means and/or with the use of objects or weapons.

Possible Penalties for Robbery

The possible penalties for Robbery in Louisiana differ greatly based on the circumstances and the exact statute a defendant is charged under but range from a fine of $3,000 to incarceration with hard labor for 40 (forty) years.

Potential Defenses to Robbery

A consultation with one of the attorneys at Lawrence & Odom can bring to light facts and circumstances useful in mounting unique and creative defenses or mitigating factors such as: lack of intent, lack of knowledge, absence of a weapon, absence of a thing of value, the extent of value, lack of force, as well as the potential for affirmative defenses.

Lawrence & Odom has recently achieved results such as these for clients like you:

Recent Case Results

A student of Grambling State University was arrested on campus for the felony charges of Possession With Intent To Distribute A Schedule I CDS, Illegal Possession Of Stolen Firearms, Carrying A Firearm Or Dangerous Weapon By A Student Or Nonstudent On School Property..., Violation Of Uniform CDS ... Read On
Upon further investigation, Mr. Lawrence discovered very little evidence of contact and no evidence of strangulation. After a brief conference with the prosecutor, all charges were dropped. Read On
Grambling State University Police responded to a call about a young man, identified as Mr. DD, carrying a firearm inside of McCall Hall, on Grambling State University Campus. Mr. DD was approached by police, who secured the firearm. Mr. DD was brought outside, where he stated that he was carrying... Read On

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