Property crimes are taken seriously, and we take them serious as well. Property crimes involve a wide range of criminal conduct, such as theft, burglary, robbery, criminal trespass, criminal mischief, and arson. See Tex. Pen. Code Ann. title 7, Chapters 28-35.
If you are charged with a property offense, be sure to hire an attorney who will fight for you and ensure the best result.
From the common law, the offense of robbery is when a person commits a theft through the use of force or a threat of the use of force. The law essentially remains the same in Texas.
Robbery is a theft and the causing of bodily injury to another or threatening or placing another in fear of imminent bodily injury or death. See Tex. Pen. Code Ann. § 29.02 (West 2018). Robbery is a second-degree felony and carries a punishment range of 2 to 20 years.
Aggravated Robbery is a robbery and causing serious bodily injury, the use of a deadly weapon, or a robbery of a person 65 years old or older or of a disabled person. See Tex. Pen. Code Ann. § 29.03 (West 2018). Aggravated Robbery is a first-degree felony and carries a punishment range of 5 to 99 years. Aggravated Robbery is a “3(g)” or “aggravated” offense. See Tex. Code Crim. Proc. Ann. art. 42A.054 (West 2018).
While property offenses may be common offenses, that doesn’t mean it isn’t a serious one. Don’t take chances with your future if you find yourself facing charges for a Hays, Guadalupe, or Comal County robbery offense. Call the Law Office of Case J. Darwin today to arrange for your free initial consultation to discuss your situation with a robbery lawyer. We will treat you with respect, listen to your story, and formulate a strategy to achieve the best possible outcome.
Call us today at (512) 738-6146 or contact us online to arrange for your free initial consultation with a skilled robbery defense attorney.