ROBBERY:
Under Texas Penal Code, A person commits an offense if, in the course of committing theft with intent to obtain or maintain control of the property, he:
(1) intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or
(2) intentionally or knowingly threatens or places another in fear of imminent bodily injury or death.
PUNISHMENT: An offense under this section is a felony of the second degree (2- 20 years in Prison)
AGGRAVATED ROBBERY:
Under Texas Penal Code, A person commits commits robbery as defined above and he:
(1) causes serious bodily injury to another;
(2) uses or exhibits a deadly weapon; or
(3) causes bodily injury to another person or threatens or places another person in fear of imminent bodily injury or death, if the other person is:
(A) 65 years of age or older; or
(B) a disabled person.
(b) An offense under this section is a felony of the first degree.
(c) In this section, “disabled person” means an individual with a mental, physical, or developmental disability who is substantially unable to protect himself from harm.
PUNISHMENT: An offense under this section is a felony of the first degree (5 years to life)
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