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TCA 39-13-401

Robbery

FELONY CClass C Felony
Sentence enhancement may apply

What does this charge mean?

Robbery is taking someone's property directly from their person through violence, physical force, or by putting them in fear of immediate harm. This occurs when a person intentionally steals from another person by force, threat, or intimidation. Conviction carries 3 to 15 years in prison and fines up to $10,000.

Penalty Details

ClassificationClass C Felony
Maximum Jail3-15 years
Maximum Fine$10,000
Penalty SummaryClass C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000
(a) Robbery is the intentional or knowing theft of property from the person of another by violence or putting the person in fear. (b) Robbery is a Class C felony.
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Quick Facts

FELONY C
TCA Section39-13-401
Max Jail3-15 years
Max Fine$10,000
Recent Bookings8+

Geographic Distribution

Davidson
50
Shelby
26
Knox
22
Madison
8
Fayette
5
Putnam
4
McMinn
3
Sumner
2
Sevier
2
Washington
1
Sullivan
1
Marion
1

+ 4 more counties