Kentucky Statutes 515.030 – Robbery in the second degree
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(1) A person is guilty of robbery in the second degree when, in the course of committing theft, he or she uses or threatens the immediate use of physical force upon another person with intent to accomplish the theft.
(2) Robbery in the second degree is a Class C felony, unless the offense occurs during a declared emergency as defined by KRS § 39A.020 arising from a natural or man- made disaster, within the area covered by the emergency declaration, and within the area impacted by the disaster, in which case it is a Class B felony.
For details, see § 532.060
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 151, sec. 16, effective July 14, 2022. — 1974 Ky.
Acts ch. 406, sec. 131, effective January 1, 1975.
(2) Robbery in the second degree is a Class C felony, unless the offense occurs during a declared emergency as defined by KRS § 39A.020 arising from a natural or man- made disaster, within the area covered by the emergency declaration, and within the area impacted by the disaster, in which case it is a Class B felony.
Attorney's Note
Under the Kentucky Statutes, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class B felony | between 10 and 20 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
| Class C felony | between 5 and 10 years | between $1,000 and $10,000 |
Terms Used In Kentucky Statutes 515.030
- Physical force: means force used upon or directed toward the body of another
person. See Kentucky Statutes 515.010
Effective: July 14, 2022
History: Amended 2022 Ky. Acts ch. 151, sec. 16, effective July 14, 2022. — 1974 Ky.
Acts ch. 406, sec. 131, effective January 1, 1975.