Aggravated Robbery

Under A.R.S. § 13-1903, a person commits aggravated robbery by committing robbery with the aid of one or more accomplices actually present. The involvement of additional participants elevates the offense because of the increased danger and intimidation posed to the victim.

Penalties

Aggravated robbery is a Class 3 felony. A first-time offender faces a presumptive sentence of 3.5 years with a range of 2 to 8.75 years. As with all robbery offenses, a dangerous offense designation can significantly increase the sentence.

Defenses

Defenses include challenging whether the accomplice was actually present during the robbery, disputing the defendant’s role in the offense, or contesting identification. In some cases, the defense may argue that the defendant was merely present but did not participate in the robbery.