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 Ohio, robbery is defined under Ohio Revised Code Section 2911.02 and is considered a felony offense. The basic definition of robbery in Ohio aligns with the general description provided: it involves the theft of property from another person by force, threat of force, or by putting the victim in fear. The offense becomes aggravated robbery, which is a more serious felony, if the perpetrator has a deadly weapon, displays or uses the weapon, or inflicts serious bodily harm on another person. Aggravated robbery is addressed under Ohio Revised Code Section 2911.01. The penalties for robbery in Ohio vary depending on the degree of the felony, with aggravated robbery typically resulting in more severe punishment, which can include lengthy prison sentences.
