Robbery and Aggravated robbery
By Madi Morehart
Ohio revised code definiton
Robbery: Inflict, attempt to inflict, serious physical harm to another/ use or threaten the immediate use of force against another
Aggravated Robbery Have a deadly weapon on or about the offender's person or under the offender's control and either display the weapon, brandish it, indicates the offender possesses it, or use it
Basic definitions
Robbery: The act of robbery is going towards someone and take something of value (money,credit cards, jewelry,etc..) to them. And possibly the person robbing could have a weapon on them to threaten whoever they are robbing.
Aggravated Robbery: With aggravated robbery. It still consists of a robber taking something of their victim but with aggravated robbery. The robber inflicts violence towards the victim and causes them physical pain
The difference: The difference between these two crimes is with a normal robbery. The robber doesn't intend to hurt the person being robbed. But with aggravated robbery the robber does intend on hurting the victim with either a weapon or by using brute force
Punishments
Considering aggravated robbery is a more serious crime. If you are convicted of committing this crime you will be charged with a first-degree with around 3-10 years of prison and around $20,000 in fines along with penalties like if you were a village or city police officer you are terminated from working with them along with if you were a teacher you're teaching licence would be taken.With a normal robbery you will be charged with a third-degree felony with 1-5 years of prison time along with penalties such as no longer being able to adopt a foster child and no longer being able to be a volunteer firefighter.
Stats
As of 2012 there has been an estimated 354,520 throughout the united states. With most occurring at streets or highway. Along with the second highest area being small or large neighbourhoods
Gregg vs The state of Georgia
In 1976 Troy Gregg committed both acts of armed robbery along with two cases of murder. The jury assigned to this case sentenced Gregg to the death sentence. The death sentence was mostly regarding Gregg's murder charges rather than his armed robbery charges. Gregg fought against his death sentence saying it was 'cruel' and 'unusual' punishment. And violated both the 8th and 14th amendment.
Robbery defined in Germany
In Germany they define robbery by saying the crime is when a person. Takes moveable property from another person. And if a person is charged with robbery they will be sentenced to serve in prison for a year or less.