The criminal offense of robbery generally involves the taking of property from another person, in the presence of the other person, by violence, intimidation, or threat of imminent bodily injury or death, and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. And in some states the crime of robbery can become the more serious crime of aggravated robbery (with increased potential punishments) if the person exhibits a deadly weapon such as a gun or knife, or causes great bodily injury or death, for example.

Robbery is a felony offense punishable by significant jail or prison time. Laws regarding robbery offenses are generally located in a state’s statutes—often in the penal or criminal code.

In Nevada, robbery is defined under Nevada Revised Statutes (NRS) 200.380 as the unlawful taking of personal property from the person of another or in their presence, against their will, by means of force or violence or fear of injury, immediate or future, to their person or property, or the person or property of a family member or anyone in the company of the person robbed. Aggravated robbery, which involves the use of a deadly weapon or results in substantial bodily harm, is considered a more serious form of robbery and is subject to enhanced penalties. Robbery in Nevada is a category B felony, which can result in a prison sentence of 2 to 15 years. If a deadly weapon is used or if the victim suffers substantial bodily harm, additional penalties can be imposed, including an extended prison term. The specific circumstances of the robbery, such as the use of a weapon or the infliction of injury, will determine the severity of the charges and the potential punishment.