Tarlease Denise Farrow

Aggravated robbery is robbery (taking property by force or fear) committed while carrying a deadly weapon, displaying an object that looks like a deadly weapon, or seriously injuring the victim. This enhanced version of robbery is charged when the robber uses or displays a gun, knife, or other weapon, or causes serious physical injury. Conviction carries 8 to 30 years in prison and fines up to $25,000.

Penalty: Class B felony; 8-30 years; fine up to $25,000

It is illegal to take or exercise control over someone else's property without their permission with the intent to either permanently deprive them of it or withhold it long enough to substantially reduce its value or their enjoyment of it. This applies to any item of value.

Penalty: Violation

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: Class C felony; 3-15 years; fine up to $10,000