Robbery and Aggravated Robbery Defined

According to Texas statute, robbery is a felony violation where a person commits theft and intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury or places another individual in fear of imminent bodily injury or death. This is considered a second degree felony offense.

Aggravated robbery is when a person commits robbery and additionally causes someone serious bodily injury by:

• using or exhibiting a deadly weapon
• threatening or placing another person in fear of bodily injury or death

 If the person threatened is 65 years or older, or disabled this is categorized as a felony offense of the first degree. (By disabled it is meant that the individual has a mental, physical, or developmental disability and is substantially unable to protect himself from harm.)

When robbery is committed, unlike burglary, it almost always requires that a victim has suffered an actual injury or has been threatened with some sort of harm. A theft crime can easily turn into a robbery if the victim is injured or is threatened; the line is thin and if a weapon is used or even pretended, it becomes a more serious offense, namely aggravated robbery.

Getting an Experienced Attorney on Your Side

If you or someone you know has been charged with robbery, it's of the utmost importance to contact a criminal defense attorney who is familiar with robbery defense immediately. At the D'Amore Law Firm, we aggressively defend our clients. We aim high, expecting to obtain the best outcomes possible for our clients -- they are our number one priority and their needs always come first. We are committed to providing exemplary legal services to those in need in the Dallas and surrounding areas and specialize in criminal defense.

To increase your chances of preventing the possibility of going to jail or prison, contact a Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyer at our office for a free consultation.