Section 13A-8-40 Definitions. (a) The definitions contained in Section 13A-8-1 are applicable to this article unless the context otherwise requires. (b) “In the course of committing a theft” embraces acts which occur in an attempt to commit or the commission of theft, or in immediate flight after the attempt or commission. (Acts 1977, No. 607, […]
Section 13A-8-41 Robbery in the first degree. (a) A person commits the crime of robbery in the first degree if he violates Section 13A-8-43 and he: (1) Is armed with a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument; or (2) Causes serious physical injury to another. (b) Possession then and there of an article used or fashioned […]
Section 13A-8-42 Robbery in the second degree. (a) A person commits the crime of robbery in the second degree if he violates Section 13A-8-43 and he is aided by another person actually present. (b) Robbery in the second degree is a Class B felony. (Acts 1977, No. 607, p. 812, §3306.)
Section 13A-8-43 Robbery in the third degree. (a) A person commits the crime of robbery in the third degree if in the course of committing a theft he: (1) Uses force against the person of the owner or any person present with intent to overcome his physical resistance or physical power of resistance; or (2) […]
Section 13A-8-44 Claim of right not defense in robbery prosecution. No person may submit in defense against a prosecution for robbery in any of its degrees that there was no theft because the taking was under a claim of right. Claim of right is not a defense under this article. (Acts 1977, No. 607, p. […]
