Robbery in the first degree
Robbery in the first degree is when someone steals by force, and during that theft one of five things happens: someone gets seriously hurt, the robber has a deadly weapon, a dangerous object is used or threatened, something that looks like a weapon is shown or threatened, or the theft involves stealing drugs from a pharmacy. This is a class A felony, which is one of the most serious crime levels.
Classifications stated in the statute. Actual outcomes vary.
570.023. Robbery in the first degree — . — 1. A person commits the of robbery in the first degree if he or she property and in the course thereof he or she, or another :
(1) Causes to any person; or
(2) Is armed with a ; or
(3) Uses or threatens the immediate use of a against any person; or
(4) Displays or threatens the use of what appears to be a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; or
(5) Steals any from a pharmacy.
2. The offense of robbery in the first degree is a .
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Source & history notes
(L. 1977 S.B. 60, A.L. 2014 S.B. 491) Transferred 2014; formerly 569.020; Effective 1-01-17
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