What is robbery?
Robbery is the act of intentionally taking the personal property of another person with no intention of returning or purchasing the property by use of force or intimidation in the presence of the victim. Robbery can be classified as a misdemeanor offense with the punishments ranging from prison time to probation with permanent marks on your criminal record.

Elements of the crime
It is important to remember that every state has its own laws governing the specifics of robbery, but there are some common factors that are consistent in most states. In order to prove robbery, the following elements are generally required:

• The person takes the property without the owner’s consent, and
• The person exercises control over the property in a manner inconsistent with the owner’s rights
• The person takes the property using force or intimidation

If convicted
If you are convicted of robbery, you might be subject to the following:

• Jail or prison sentence, probation, or parole
• Fines
• Mandatory educational classes
• Community Service
• Permanent record

Factors affecting sentence

• Severity of the offense
• Prior convictions
• Injuries caused as a result the offense
• Current probation or parole status

Civil consequences
On the civil side, if you are found to be liable for your actions, you may have to pay for damages to any victims for:

• Property damages or losses
• Medical expenses from injuries caused by the action
• Punitive damages

In all robbery matters, it is recommended that you seek professional legal assistance to protect your interests. A lawyer who has experience in this area of law can give legal advice that will assist you with the matter and will ensure that the judicial process is properly followed.