What the law states
Section 97 of the Crimes Act 1900 (NSW) states that:
(1) Whosoever, being armed with an offensive weapon, or instrument, or being in company with another person, robs, or assaults with intent to rob, any person, or stops any mail, or vehicle, railway train, or person conveying a mail, with intent to rob, or search the same, shall be liable to imprisonment for twenty years.
(2) Aggravated offence: A person is guilty of an offence under this subsection if the person commits an offence under subsection (1) when armed with a dangerous weapon. A person convicted of an offence under this subsection is liable to imprisonment for 25 years.
If you are charged with the aggravated form of this offence, the penalties can be more severe if you are convicted.
An example of aggravated armed robbery includes being armed with a gun or other firearm and robbing a bank.
Penalty
If you are convicted of Aggravated Armed Robbery, the maximum penalty is 25 years imprisonment.
Defences to this charge
You can defend this charge at court. Some defences available to this offence include
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Duress
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Necessity
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Intoxication
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Self-defence
How can Prime Lawyers help you?
There are generally two ways you can proceed with a criminal charge – plead guilty or plead not guilty. Just because you have been charged with aggravated armed robbery, does not mean you are guilty.
Our criminal solicitors will first investigate the charge against you and the evidence that the Police have gathered to support their charge. We will then give you clear advice on which way you should plead – guilty or not guilty (ie defending the charge).
If you are pleading guilty to this charge, our aim is to minimise what penalty you receive. It is possible to be imprisoned for this charge and as such we do not take these matters lightly. We will fight to protect your freedom.
If you are pleading not guilty to this charge, our criminal defence lawyers will carefully pick apart the Prosecution’s case against you and advocate for you at court.