When considering Robbery, there are certain places that are more commonly robbed than others. Places like banks, convenience stores, and ATMs fall high on the list of commonly robbed locations. One place that is not usually on this list is a lemonade stand. However, an 18-year-old male must have thought it would be a good target. He approached the two 13-year-old girls running the stand and told them he wanted some lemonade but didn’t have any money. Out of the goodness of their hearts, the girls gave the man what he wanted for free and he started to walk away. He then turned back to the stand, pushed it over, and fled with the money box. The police were able to catch him very quickly and he was charged with Robbery.
What is Robbery in Fort Collins?
Robbery – C.R.S. 18-4-301 – is defined by Colorado law as:
So, in order for the man to be charged with Robbery in Fort Collins, Loveland, or Estes Park, he must meet the following conditions:
- Taking something of value; and
- From another person or in front of another person; and
- Using force, threats, or intimidation.
Because the man took money (something of value) in the presence of the girls, by pushing over the lemonade stand (force), he is facing the Robbery charge.
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What is the Punishment for Robbing a Lemonade Stand in Larimer County?
As a class 4 felony in Larimer, Boulder, and Grand County, Robbery is punishable by:
- 2 to 6 years imprisonment in the Colorado Department of Corrections
- $2,000 to $500,000 in fines
This means the man could be facing time in prison for taking a money box from a lemonade stand. Many times, the Robbery cases we see are an act of desperation. People are under a lot of financial pressure and struggling to make it, so they take drastic measures. Maybe this man was really stressed about money. I mean, he couldn’t even afford a cup of lemonade. He probably didn’t have the intention of stealing when he approached the lemonade stand, but saw the opportunity and made the impulsive choice. It’s important in cases like these to have a trustworthy criminal defense lawyer who understands the whole picture and can explain these extenuating circumstances to the judge and district attorney.