On Tuesday, July 14th, two armed robberies occurred in Englewood, only two hours apart. In each incident, the victim was approached by a group of a group of people and a gun was brandished, along with an order to give up their property. No more details were reported on the robberies, but police are asking anyone with knowledge of these crimes to call Area One detectives to talk more about these robberies. Armed robbery is unfortunately a common occurrence in Chicago, a city known for its harsh neighborhoods and large amount of gang-related violence. However, if you are a legal firearm owner, this type of charge could take away your ability to possess a weapon for the rest of your life, and no one wants to be without protection in Chicago. Armed robbery is a very serious accusation, and if you’ve been arrested for this type of charge, it is imperative that you retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to ensure your rights and freedom are protected.
What Constitutes Armed Robbery In Illinois?
In Illinois, laws surrounding armed robbery and other related crimes can be complex and multifaceted--depending upon circumstances, an armed robbery charge can result in a felony as well as many years spent behind bars. However, to simplify it a bit, here are the necessary components of an armed robbery that must be proven in a court of law. According to the Illinois Criminal Code of 2012, in order to be considered an armed robbery, the alleged perpetrator must knowingly take another person’s property as well as:- Must be armed with a dangerous weapon and
- Must discharge the firearm during the offense, whether it hurts someone or not