Armed robbery is considered one of Georgia’s “Seven Deadly Sins.” Armed robbery is defined in O.C.G.A. § 16-8-41 and, as “Seven Deadly” indicates, it is one of the most serious crimes in the state and should be defended by a theft attorney.
Any charge of armed robbery must be taken incredibly seriously and you should not take on one of these cases without the assistance of a Newnan armed robbery lawyer.
There are seven crimes that are distinct from all of the other crimes. Some of the other crimes that are on this list include murder, kidnapping, aggravated child molestation, rape, and more.
These charges are different than other crimes because, upon conviction, the defendant generally must serve every day of his sentence and is not eligible for parole. Because these punishments are so severe, it’s in the best interests of the defendant to get a knowledgeable attorney in Newnan as soon as possible after an armed robbery arrest.
Armed robbery is generally not a complicated concept. Armed robbery can be committed in several ways, but the general idea is that one person, using a weapon, or something looking like a weapon, takes property from someone else intending to keep it for themselves.
In this situation, a man (we’ll call him Robby) approaches another person (we’ll call him Victor) as Victor is loading groceries into his car. Robby pulls a gun out of his pocket and presses it against Victor’s back while he is loading those groceries. Robby demands Victor’s wallet and Victor hands the wallet over. Robby then gets into his car and flees.
In this case, Victor is at the drive-thru at his bank making a withdrawal from the ATM. While he is withdrawing his money, Robby approaches from his vehicle’s passenger side and produces the knife. While showing the knife to Victor, Robby demands all of the cash from the withdrawal. Victor hands the money over and Robby flees into the night.
A person convicted of the offense of armed robbery shall be punished by death or imprisonment for life or by imprisonment for not less than ten nor more than 20 years. Penalties for armed robbery in Newnan are steep, but a skilled attorney could help an individual fight for their freedom and provide evidence on their behalf.
Armed robbery is absolutely no joke. Don’t play around with decades of your life. Contact us today, come meet Ryan, and lets your free consultation started with a Newnan armed robbery lawyer.
J. Ryan Brown Law, LLC
J. Ryan Brown Law, LLC
