Robbery

From the Law Office of Alison Grinter in Dallas, Texas

Contents 1 Degree 2 Statute(s) 3 Caselaw 4 Collateral Consequences 5 Notes

Degree

It is a second degree felony while committing theft intentionally or recklessly to injure or threaten injury to the victim.

Statute(s)

§ 29.02. ROBBERY.

(a) A person commits an offense if, in the course of committing theft as defined in Chapter 31 and with intent to obtain or maintain control of the property, he:

     (1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or

     (2) intentionally or knowingly threatens or places another in fear of imminent bodily injury or death.

(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree.

Acts 1973, 63rd Leg., p. 883, ch. 399, § 1, eff. Jan. 1, 1974. Amended by Acts 1993, 73rd Leg., ch. 900, § 1.01, eff. Sept. 1, 1994.

Caselaw

Collateral Consequences

Felony Conviction
Adoption and Foster Care

Notes

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