Robbery

Robbery is a serious offence under Section 94 of the Australian Criminal Code and can result in a prison sentence of 14 to a maximum of 25 years, depending on the circumstances.

To prove you are guilty of robbery, the prosecutor must prove the following three things beyond a reasonable doubt:

• You have committed theft or intended to steal other people's property;
• The other party was present when you took the property;
• You took the relevant property from the other party through violence;

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Relevant defences include :

• You believe you have a right to your possessions;
• You did the act under duress;

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If you think you have strong defense reasons or believe that the prosecutor cannot prove that you are guilty of robbery, you can choose not to plead guilty and contact the professional criminal defense lawyers at Brightstone Defence for consultation. Getting an experienced criminal defense lawyer involved in your case as early as possible will have a stronger impact on your case and the final verdict, and may even persuade the prosecutor to reduce or even cancel the charges.

If you choose to plead guilty, be aware of the possible sentencing you may face.

• For common robbery under Section 94, the maximum penalty is 14 years' imprisonment.
• For aggravated robbery under Section 95, which is robbery accompanied by serious circumstances, the maximum penalty is 20 years' imprisonment.
• The maximum penalty for robbery causing grievous bodily harm under Section 96 is 25 years' imprisonment.
• The maximum penalty for Section 97 armed robbery or robbery by a group is 20 years in prison, and if you use a "dangerous weapon" such as a firearm to commit armed robbery, the maximum penalty is 25 years in prison.
• The maximum penalty for armed robbery or robbery by a gang with bodily harm under Section 98 is 25 years' imprisonment.

However, these are generally criminal sentences imposed in the most serious cases. In general cases, the judge will make a discretionary judgment based on the actual circumstances of the case.

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Robbery can carry a maximum sentence of 25 years in prison, so if you are charged with the offence, be sure to contact an attorney for consultation as soon as possible.