What is Armed Robbery Under 720 ILCS 5/18-1?

Armed robbery means taking property by force or threat while armed with dangerous weapons. This combines theft with the use or threat of weapons during the commission of robbery.

Unlike simple theft cases, armed robbery cases involve complex evidence including weapon identification, witness testimony, and force determinations. However, these procedures may contain technical flaws and constitutional violations that experienced defense attorneys can challenge to win cases.

The key to defending armed robbery charges lies in attacking the reliability of weapon evidence and constitutional violations during arrest.