Suspect Arrested in Atlanta Armed Robbery Case

Atlanta Police

Atlanta, Ga. – Almost three months after a reported armed robbery in downtown Atlanta, a suspect has been arrested. The suspect has been accused of being armed with an AR-15 and attacking a victim outside of a local apartment complex.

As a Georgia Criminal Defense Lawyer, I will outline the law behind the offense of armed robbery in today's post.

Armed Robbery in Georgia

Armed Robbery in Georgia is one of the most serious offenses in the state. By law, armed robbery is laid out in the Georgia Code in O.C.G.A. §16-8-41:

A person commits the offense of armed robbery when, with intent to commit theft, he or she takes property of another from the person or the immediate presence of another by use of an offensive weapon, or any replica, article, or device have the appearance of such weapon.

An offensive weapon includes weapons which are offensive per se, but also embraces other instrumentalities not normally considered to be offensive in and of themselves but which may be found by a jury likely to produce death or great bodily injury depending on the manner and means of their use.

Armed robbery is a serious violent felony in Georgia, and therefore, the penalties are extremely severe. If an individual is convicted of armed robbery, there is a minimum mandatory sentence of 10 years in prison.

There is also a maximum sentence of life in prison.

However, the most severe penalty in Georgia for Armed Robbery is the death penalty.

Practice Note

Again – armed robbery is a very serious offense because it carries a 10-year minimum sentence. If you or a loved one has been accused of committing armed robbery, call our offices now.