Robbery Charges

Louisiana Robbery Attorney

Have you been charged with robbery in the state of Louisiana? It is important to get help from an experienced attorney so you can understand the nature of the charges you face or may be facing. Valex Amos can provide you with legal facts concerning your situation and give you the experienced representation you need. Valex Amos has 18 years of experience and an impressive success rate with robbery cases. Robbery can be classified into different categories depending on how it was executed. The execution of a robbery usually determines the severity of the punishment. Therefore, it is advisable that you contact a robbery attorney as soon as you can. Call Valex Amos now at (337) 291-9115

Louisiana Robbery Laws

• Louisiana Simple Robbery Law

  A. Simple robbery is the taking of anything of value belonging to another from the person of another or that is in the immediate control of another, by use of force or intimidation, but not armed with a dangerous weapon.

  B. Whoever commits the crime of simple robbery shall be fined not more than three thousand dollars, imprisoned with or without hard labor for not more than seven years, or both.

• Louisiana Armed Robbery Law

  LSA-R.S. 14:64

  A. Armed robbery is the taking of anything of value belonging to another from the person of another or that is in the immediate control of another, by use of force or intimidation, while armed with a dangerous weapon.B. Whoever commits the crime of armed robbery shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than ten years and for not more than ninety-nine years, without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.

• Louisiana First Degree Robbery Law

  LSA-R.S. 14:64.1

  A. First degree robbery is the taking of anything of value belonging to another from the person of another, or that is in the immediate control of another, by use of force or intimidation, when the offender leads the victim to reasonably believe he is armed with a dangerous weapon.

  B. Whoever commits the crime of first degree robbery shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than three years and for not more than forty years, without benefit of parole, probation or suspension of imposition or execution of sentence.

• Louisiana Second Degree Robbery Law

  LSA-R.S. 14:64.4

  A. (1) Second degree robbery is the taking of anything of value belonging to another from the person of another or that is in the immediate control of another when the offender intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury.

  (2) For purposes of this Section, “serious bodily injury” means bodily injury which involves unconsciousness, extreme physical pain or protracted and obvious disfigurement, or protracted loss or impairment of the function of a bodily member, organ, or mental faculty, or a substantial risk of death.

  B. Whoever commits the crime of second degree robbery shall be imprisoned at hard labor for not less than three years and for not more than forty years.

• Louisiana Armed Robbery; Attempted Armed Robbery; Use Of Firearm Law

  LA R.S. 14:64.3

  A. When the dangerous weapon used in the commission of the crime of armed robbery is a firearm, the offender shall be imprisoned at hard labor for an additional period of five years without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. The additional penalty imposed pursuant to this Subsection shall be served consecutively to the sentence imposed under the provisions of R.S. 14:64.

  B. When the dangerous weapon used in the commission of the crime of attempted armed robbery is a firearm, the offender shall be imprisoned at hard labor for an additional period of five years without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence. The additional penalty imposed pursuant to this Subsection shall be served consecutively to the sentence imposed under the provisions of R.S. 14:27 and 64.

What can Mr. Amos do for you?

Valex Amos will thoroughly discuss the charges you are facing and the possible defenses available to you. Some of the common defense’s that may be used and are admissible include claiming innocence, you did not use force in taking possession over the property, you did not have the intention of depriving the owner usage, or you committed the offense against your will. Mr. Amos will use credible facts and evidence to win your case. Contact Valex Amos to learn more about how he can help fight your robbery charges today at (337) 291-9115! Remember to win your case you need good evidence, good facts, and a very good lawyer. Valex Amos is the right choice.