Kentucky Statutes 515.020 – Robbery in the first degree
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(1) A person is guilty of robbery in the first degree when, in the course of committing theft, he or she uses or threatens the immediate use of physical force upon another person with intent to accomplish the theft and when he or she:
(a) Causes physical injury to any person who is not a participant in the crime; or
For details, see § 532.060
(b) Is armed with a deadly weapon; or
(c) Uses or threatens the immediate use of a dangerous instrument upon any person who is not a participant in the crime.
(2) Robbery in the first degree is a Class B felony, unless the offense occurs during a declared emergency as defined by KRS § 39A.020 arising from a natural or man- made disaster, within the area covered by the emergency declaration, and within the area impacted by the disaster, in which case it is a Class A felony.
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 151, sec. 15, effective July 14, 2022. — Created
1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 130, effective January 1, 1975.
(a) Causes physical injury to any person who is not a participant in the crime; or
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class A felony | between 20 years and life | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class B felony | between 10 and 20 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 515.020
- Physical force: means force used upon or directed toward the body of another
person. See Kentucky Statutes 515.010
(b) Is armed with a deadly weapon; or
(c) Uses or threatens the immediate use of a dangerous instrument upon any person who is not a participant in the crime.
(2) Robbery in the first degree is a Class B felony, unless the offense occurs during a declared emergency as defined by KRS § 39A.020 arising from a natural or man- made disaster, within the area covered by the emergency declaration, and within the area impacted by the disaster, in which case it is a Class A felony.
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 151, sec. 15, effective July 14, 2022. — Created
1974 Ky. Acts ch. 406, sec. 130, effective January 1, 1975.