Robbery Under Cover | Fort Collins Robbery Lawyer

You need a Robbery lawyer if facing Robbery charges.
You need a Robbery lawyer if facing Robbery charges.
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When a woman in Englewood was involved in a car accident, I’m sure she thought it was just that – an accident. However, when the man who rear-ended her pepper sprayed her and took her purse, it became more than an accident. It became a robbery. Police believe the man purposely crashed his car into the woman’s car. He fled from the scene and police are currently searching for him. It was reported that the woman was okay, despite being a legitimate robbery victim

What is Robbery in Fort Collins?

In Fort Collins, Loveland, and Estes Park, Robbery – C.R.S. 18-4-301 – is charged when:

A person knowingly takes anything of value from the person or presence of another by the use of force, threats, or intimidation.

The words force, threats, and intimidation in the Robbery definition might make you think of violence. It’s easy to picture a mugging where a man in a black hoodie is holding a gun and telling a scared couple to ‘hand over their wallets.’ However, this is not always the case. All a victim would have to say is they felt intimidated and this statute could be charged.

What is the Sentence for Robbery in Larimer County?

Robbery is a class 4 felony.

In Larimer, Boulder and Grand County, Robbery is a class 4 felony. This level felony has a potential prison sentence of 2 to 6 years to be served in the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC). A class 4 felony can also require a fine of $2,000 to $500,000. While the possible sentence range for this type of offense is 2-6 years, most of our clients receive probation and don’t serve any confinement time. This crime is elevated to a class 3 felony called Aggravated Robbery, C.R.S. 18-4-302, when a deadly weapon is involved. Here, the use of a car in such a violent manner might qualify the case for aggravation, and mandatory sentencing.

If you or a loved one has been arrested for Robbery, be smart, exercise your right to remain silent, and contact a Robbery lawyer at the O’Malley Law Office for a free consultation at 970-658-0007. We can also meet with your friend or family member at the Larimer County jail. 
Together, we can protect your future.