Robbery
First Degree
(a) A person commits the crime of robbery in the first degree if he violates Section 13A-8-43 and he:
- 1. Is armed with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; or
- 2. Causes serious physical injury to another.
(b) Possession then and there of an article used or fashioned in a manner to lead any person who is present reasonably to believe it to be a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, or any verbal or other representation by the defendant that he is then and there so armed, is prima facie evidence under subsection (a) of this section that he was so armed.
(c) Robbery in the first degree is a Class A felony.
Second Degree
(a) A person commits the crime of robbery in the second degree if he violates Section 13A-8-43 and he is aided by another person actually present.
(b) Robbery in the second degree is a Class B felony.
Third Degree
(a) A person commits the crime of robbery in the third degree if in the course of committing a theft he:
- 1. Uses force against the person of the owner or any person present with intent to overcome his physical resistance or physical power of resistance; or
- 2. Threatens the imminent use of force against the person of the owner or any person present with intent to compel acquiescence to the taking of or escaping with the property.
(b) Robbery in the third degree is a Class C felony.
The above is an excerpt (as of 05 May 2006) from Title 13A Criminal Section of The Code of Alabama 1975. This information is for reference only. For further explanation please contact Russell Crumbley's Law Office.