The maximum penalty for the offence of robbery is 14 years in prison.
However, it is important to bear in mind this is the most severe penalty that can be imposed, and the court will take into account a wide range of factors when determining the appropriate penalty in your particular case.
These factors include whether you pleaded guilty or were found guilty after a hearing or trial, your criminal history (or lack thereof), your remorse as can be demonstrated through character references and/or a letter of apology, the likelihood that you will reoffend as can be shown through any courses or programs you have undertaken since the date of the offence and the seriousness of the particular conduct itself, to name a few.
In the Local Courts
Robbery – section 94(a)
The most common penalty imposed for robbery under section 94(a) of the Crimes Act is imprisonment, then intensive correction order, then community correction, then fine only.
The average full term prison sentence imposed for the offence is 1.5 years and the average non-parole period (the minimum term in prison) is 9 months.
Assault with intent to rob – section 94(a)
The most common penalty imposed for assault with intent to rob under section 94(a) of the Crimes Act is imprisonment, followed by intensive correction order, then fine only and conditional release order with conviction.
The average full term prison sentence imposed for the offence is 1.5 years and the average non-parole period (the minimum term in prison) is 9 months.
Steal from the person (up to $2,000) – section 94(b)
The most common penalty imposed for steal from the person (up to $2,000) under section 94(b) of the Crimes Act is imprisonment, followed by community correction order, then intensive correction order, then fine only, then conditional release order without conviction, then conditional release order with conviction, then section 10A conviction with no other penalty, then section 10(1)(a) dismissal.
The average full term prison sentence imposed for the offence is 1 year and the average non-parole period (the minimum term in prison) is 7 months.
Steal from the person (>$2,000 and up to $5,000) – section 94(b)
The most common penalty imposed for steal from the person (>$2,000 and up to $5,000) under section 94(b) of the Crimes Act is imprisonment, followed by community correction order, then intensive correction order, then conditional release order without conviction and conditional release order with conviction.
The average full term prison sentence imposed for the offence is 1.5 years and the average non-parole period (the minimum term in prison) is 11 months.
Steal from the person value (>$5,000 and up to $15,000) – section 94(b)
The most common penalty imposed for steal from the person value (>$5,000 and up to $15,000) under section 94(b) of the Crimes Act is imprisonment, followed by community correction order, then intensive correction order.
The average full term prison sentence imposed for the offence is 14 months and the average non-parole period (the minimum term in prison) is 8 months.
Steal from the person value (> $15,000) – section 94(b)
The most common penalty imposed for steal from the person value (> $15,000) under section 94(b) of the Crimes Act is imprisonment.
The average full term prison sentence imposed for the offence is 6 months and the average non-parole period (the minimum term in prison) is 6 months.
In the Higher Courts
Robbery – section 94(a)
The most common penalty imposed for robbery under section 94(a) of the Crimes Act is imprisonment, followed by intensive correction order, then community correction order.
The average full term prison sentence imposed for the offence is 2.5 years and the average non-parole period (the minimum term in prison) is 1.5 years.
Assault with intent to rob – section 94(a)
The most common penalty imposed for assault with intent to rob under section 94(a) of the Crimes Act is imprisonment.
The average full term prison sentence imposed for the offence is 3 years and the average non-parole period (the minimum term in prison) is 2 years.
Accessory after the fact to robbery, etc – section 94(a)
The most common penalty imposed for accessory after the fact to robbery, etc under section 94(a) of the Crimes Act is community correction order, followed by imprisonment.
The average full term prison sentence imposed for the offence is 1 years and the average non-parole period (the minimum term in prison) is 6 months.
Stealing from the person – section 94(b)
The most common penalty imposed for stealing from the person under section 94(b) of the Crimes Act is imprisonment, followed by community correction order, then intensive correction order, then conditional release order with conviction.
The average full term prison sentence imposed for the offence is 2.5 years and the average non-parole period (the minimum term in prison) is 1.5 years.
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