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Robbery

Robbery is a serious felony offense that carries significant jail time. If you or a family member are facing robbery charges, you need an experienced and knowledgeable attorney. Nashville attorney Sunny Eaton has represented hundreds of defendants charged with Robbery. Schedule a meeting today to discuss your defense.

Robbery is classified three different ways in the state of Tennessee depending on the circumstances surrounding the charge: Robbery, Aggravated Robbery, and Especially Aggravated Robbery.

Robbery

Class C Felony. A person may be convicted of the crime of robbery if the state prosecutor proves beyond a reasonable doubt that the person intentionally or knowingly stole property from another by violence or putting fear in the person. The punishment for a Class C felony in Tennessee includes sentencing for a term of not less than 3 years and not more than 15 years as well as a fine not to exceed $10,000.

Aggravated Robbery

Class B Felony. The crime of Robbery becomes the more serious offense of Aggravated Robbery if, during the robbery: (a) the person used a deadly weapon or displayed any item that led the victim to reasonably believe it was a deadly weapon; OR (b) the victim suffered serious bodily injury. The punishment for a Class B felony in Tennessee includes imprisonment for a term of not less than 8 years and not more than 30 years, and a fine not to exceed $25,000.

Especially Aggravated Robbery

Class A Felony. Aggravated Robbery may be  escalated to the crime of Especially Aggravated Robbery if, during the robbery: (a) the person used a deadly weapon; AND (b) the victim suffered serious bodily injury. The punishment for a Class A felony in Tennessee includes imprisonment for a term of not less than 15 years and not more than 60 years, and a fine not to exceed $50,000.