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 Wyoming, robbery is defined under Wyoming Statutes Section 6-2-401. The statute describes robbery as the felonious and violent taking of personal property from another person against their will, by force or threat of force. The use of violence, intimidation, or the threat of imminent bodily injury or death to accomplish this act is what distinguishes robbery from other theft offenses. Aggravated robbery, which carries harsher penalties, occurs when the perpetrator is armed with a deadly weapon, threatens to use a weapon, or inflicts serious bodily injury upon another during the commission of the robbery. Both robbery and aggravated robbery are felony offenses in Wyoming, and they can result in substantial prison sentences. The specific penalties for robbery offenses are detailed in the state's penal code and can vary based on the circumstances of the crime, such as the use of a weapon and the degree of harm caused to the victim.