Oklahoma § 21-797 - Degrees of robbery
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 21-797 — Degrees of robbery, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 21-797. Degrees of robbery
Robbery in the first degree is when, in the course of committing
the theft, the defendant:
1. Inflicts serious bodily injury upon the person;
2. Threatens a person with immediate serious bodily injury;
3. Intentionally puts a person in fear of immediate serious
bodily injury; or
4. Commits or threatens to commit a felony upon the person.
When accomplished in any other manner, it is robbery in the
second degree.
R.L.1910, § 2370. Amended by Laws 2001, c. 437, § 4, eff. July 1,
2001.
Source: official Oklahoma text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 21-797
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 21-797 cover?
Section 21-797 ("Degrees of robbery") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Oklahoma § 21-797?
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