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RobberyVerified against official source
Verified against official source
This range was checked against the official legal text. Last verified: 2026-10-19.
Statutory range
Robbery / assault with intent to rob — on indictment
- Imprisonment
- 0 (no mandatory prison) – life
- Fine
- Unlimited fine
0 = the law sets no minimum prison term. The court is not required to impose prison. Depending on the offence, jurisdiction, and case, it may instead impose a non-custodial sentence — e.g. a suspended sentence, community order / probation, a fine, or a discharge.
Indictable only. Robbery = stealing with force used (or threatened) immediately before or at the time of stealing, in order to steal.
Note on this entry
The statute sets a single maximum (life); there are no tiers by value, weapon or injury.
Source
Not legal advice. This range is the statutory penalty as written in the law — it is
not “your sentence.” What is NOT accounted for here: Priors, plea, discretion, aggravating/mitigating factors. If you face a real
charge, consult a licensed lawyer in the relevant jurisdiction.