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Armed Robbery

Feb. 16 2024

725 ILCS 5/33A-2: Understanding Armed Violence Laws in Illinois

man getting arrested after armed violence
Posted By: azhari dev
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Armed violence is a serious offense in Illinois that carries severe penalties under state law. Defined as the use of a weapon during the commission of a felony, armed violence not only increases the severity of the underlying offense but also imposes additional consequences on the [...]
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Jul. 31 2019

The Real Differences between Robbery and Armed Robbery Charges in IL

The Real Differences between Robbery and Armed Robbery Charges in IL
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Regardless of the degree of offense, robbery is always classified as a felony and almost always carries some amount of jail time. Should your charges escalate to armed or aggravated robbery, you can bet on more than doubling your prison sentence. What’s more, although robbery of any kind [...]
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Feb. 22 2019

Illinois Armed Robbery Charges: How to Fight Back

Illinois Armed Robbery Charges: How to Fight Back
Posted By: Sami Azhari

If convicted of armed robbery in Illinois, you could face years of jail time, thousands in fines, and a criminal record of violent crime that will affect nearly every aspect of your life long after your sentence is served. Not good. However, proving a defendant guilty of armed robbery is [...]
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Nov. 29 2018

Drive for an Armed Robbery in IL, Face Armed Robbery Charges

Drive for an Armed Robbery in IL, Face Armed Robbery Charges
Posted By: Sami Azhari

In Illinois, you can face armed robbery charges even if you are only the driver and someone else is doing the actual robbing. In this post, we’re going to detail a recent story dealing with this exact situation, let you know how it played out, and tell you more about how robbery charges work [...]
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Mar. 8 2018

Subway Robbery: A Deeper Look into Illinois Laws

Subway Robbery: A Deeper Look into Illinois Laws
Posted By: Sami Azhari

Police are looking for a group of young men who have recently robbed people in downtown Chicago subway tunnels. In this post we’ll look at the different types of robbery in Illinois, their penalties, and potential defenses to a robbery charge. Since Jan. 30, several robbery attacks have [...]
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