Charged with committing a robbery?

ARMED ROBBERY oVERVIEW

what is considered an armed robbery

A person commits robbery when he or she takes property, except a motor vehicle covered by Section 18-3 or 18-4, from the person or in the presence of another by the use of force or by threatening the imminent use of force.

armed robbery charges

Robbery is a Class 2 felony. However, if the victim is 60 years or older, is a physically handicapped person, or if the robbery is committed in a school or place of worship, robbery is a Class 1 felony.

Types of Robbery charges

A person commits armed robbery when they violate Section 18-1; and

1. he or she carries on or about his or her person or is otherwise armed with a dangerous weapon other than a firearm; or

2. he or she carries on or about his or her person a firearm; or

3.  is otherwise armed with a firearm; or

4. he or she, during the commission of the offense personally discharges a firearm; or

5. he or she, during the commission of the offense, personally discharges a firearm that proximately causes great bodily harm, permanent disability, permanent disfigurement, or death to another person.

convictions + violations

• Armed robbery in violation of subsection (a)(1) is a Class X felony.

• A violation of subsection (a)(2) is a Class X felony for which 15 years shall be added to the term of imprisonment imposed by the court.

• A violation of subsection (a)(3) is a Class X felony for which 20 years shall be added to the term of imprisonment imposed by the court.

• A violation of subsection (a)(4) is a Class X felony for which 25 years or up to a term of natural life shall be added to the term of imprisonment imposed by the court.