armed robbery

noun

: robbery while carrying a gun or other weapon

Examples of armed robbery in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The five people were arrested and booked into Santa Clara County Jail on suspicion of numerous offenses, including armed robbery, felony vehicle evasion, resisting arrest and vandalism. Nollyanne Delacruz, The Mercury News, 14 June 2024 The suspect has served prison time for armed robbery, Schierbaum said. Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 11 June 2024 Simpson did ultimately serve prison time when he was convicted in 2008 for the armed robbery of a Las Vegas casino, for which he was granted parole in 2017. Jami Ganz, New York Daily News, 1 June 2024 Imprisoned at 19 for armed robbery At 19, Fordham was sentenced to 5-15 years in prison for armed robbery. Tresa Baldas, Detroit Free Press, 31 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for armed robbery 

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Legal Definition

armed robbery

see robbery

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