Me and my friends were walking back to our car in the evening after dinner when a man approached us with a gun. He asked for our purses and we were so scared we did not hesitate at all and just gave it to him. He ran off and we immediately called the police. They interviewed us and got al the details and descriptions down as we could possibly remember, and the cops mentioned they might know who the suspect is as they've been investigating a lot of robbery cases of the same type in that neighborhood recently. I really hope we catch this guy and I'm curious to know what type of punishment is he going to face if caught? I want justice to be served!
What is the penalty and sentencing for someone convicted of Armed Robbery in California?
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Sorry to hear about your situation and hopefully the Police can track and apprehend the suspect. This individual is looking at multiple counts of 2nd degree armed robbery charges. Armed robbery can consist of either 1st degree, 2nd degree, or 3rd degree. 1st degree is robbery of a vehicle, inside a home or business, or within another form of a domicile. 2nd degree Armed Robbery is all other forms, so "street robbery" would probably fall under that.
On first offense of 2nd degree armed robbery the minimum conviction in California would be punishable by 2-5 years in State Prison. However, if he has multiple counts and a prior criminal record, inflicted injury/harm to any of the other victims, this sentencing may be much worst.
Please view California Penal Code 211 - 215 which covers Robbery statutes and penalties.
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Posted by Staff Writer on 22 Jan 2010