A juvenile was arrested for robbing a nine-year-old boy at gunpoint at a makeshift lemonade stand in Monroe, North Carolina. The juvenile made away with $17, but was subsequently caught by police, thanks to video coverage from a nearby security camera. When arrested, drug paraphernalia charges were added to the armed robbery.
It appears the gun in question in this crime was a BB gun. This brings up a great issue regarding armed robbery. There are three issues in armed robbery: the robbery, the use of force, and the display or pretense of a weapon.
Toy Guns Used By the Old and the Young
Before getting too critical on the youth of today, keep in mind that armed robbery with a toy weapon is not highly uncommon. Earlier this year, a 70-year-old man in South Portland, Maine walked into a bank and started threatening employees with a toy gun that he didn’t even display, though he threatened he would use it. He took a small amount of cash and fled. He was later arrested for robbery, a felony.
If you, or someone you loved, has been convicted of armed robbery with a toy weapon, it’s not child’s play. Contact a local criminal defense attorney, who can provide you with the best defense possible.
Related Resources:
- Find a Criminal Defense Attorney Near You (FindLaw’s Lawyer Directory)
- Dumb Bank Robber, Dumber Outfit (FindLaw Legal Grounds)
- 5 BB Gun Laws You Need to Know (FindLaw Blotter)
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