Robbery in circumstances of aggravation, armed or in company

What is the maximum penalty for armed robbery in NSW?

A maximum is the ceiling the law sets for the worst category of case. It is not what a court is likely to impose, and it is not a prediction about any particular matter.

What the charge covers

This is robbery or assault with intent to rob committed while carrying an offensive weapon or instrument, or while in the company of another person, and it also covers stopping a mail or vehicle with intent to rob or search it. The higher penalty applies where the weapon was a dangerous weapon rather than merely an offensive one. If a jury is not satisfied the weapon was a dangerous weapon, it can convict on the lesser offence instead.

How it is dealt with

Strictly indictable, per the Judicial Commission Local Court Bench Book table.

Where these figures come from

Every figure on this page was taken from the legislation or the Judicial Commission of New South Wales, not from secondary summaries:

• legislation.nsw.gov.au
• www.judcom.nsw.gov.au

Legislation changes. Figures are general as at publication; confirm the current position with a lawyer.