Alabama § 13A-8-41 - Robbery in the First Degree.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 13A-8-41 — Robbery in the First Degree., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 13A-8-41. Robbery in the First Degree.
(a) A person commits the crime of robbery in the first degree if he violates Section 13A-8-43 and he:
(1) Is armed with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; or
(2) Causes serious physical injury to another.
(b) Possession then and there of an article used or fashioned in a manner to lead any person who is present reasonably to believe it to be a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, or any verbal or other representation by the defendant that he is then and there so armed, is prima facie evidence under subsection (a) of this section that he was so armed.
(c) Robbery in the first degree is a Class A felony.
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 13A-8-41
What does Code of Alabama § 13A-8-41 cover?
Section 13A-8-41 ("Robbery in the First Degree.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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