Robbery Is a Felony Offense in North Carolina

Robbery With a Dangerous Weapon Charges

Robbery with a dangerous weapon is a more serious offense than common law robbery. To be convicted of this offense, the following must be proven:

• The taking or attempted taking of property was from another person or from a residence, business, bank, or other location where another person was present at any time of the day and night.
• The robbery was committed through the use of a firearm or other deadly weapon where the suspect displayed, used, or threatened force and where the life of a person was threatened or endangered.

Robbery committed with a dangerous weapon is a Class D felony. A person aiding and abetting in the commission of an armed robbery can also be charged with a Class D felony. Actions, such as acting as a lookout or encouraging a person to commit armed robbery, could constitute aiding and abetting.

Penalties You Could Face If Convicted of Robbery Charges

Because robbery and robbery with a dangerous weapon are felonies, the potential sentence that you face if convicted could be severe. In addition to a prison sentence, you could also have to pay fines and be placed on probation. You could be sentenced to prison as follows:

• Robbery. You may be sentenced to prison for up to 47 months.
• Armed robbery. If you are convicted of robbery with a dangerous weapon, you could be imprisoned for a maximum of 204 months.
• Habitual offender enhanced punishment. You could be subject to the Armed Habitual Felon sentencing if you were convicted of or pled guilty to another firearm-related offense. This could result in you facing an additional Class C felony charge with a minimum mandatory prison sentence of 120 months.