Man Sentenced in Carson City for Pulling off Man's Pants
In Carson City District Court a twenty-one year old man was sentenced for battery with intent to commit the Nevada crime of robbery. He allegedly pulled off a man's pants to take the $400 out of his wallet. He received 28 to 96 months in prison
The Nevada crime of robbery is the unlawful taking of personal property from the person of another (or in their presence) by force, violence or fear of injury. Robbing (mugging) is different than larceny from a person (pick-pocketing) in that the latter requires no use of force or violence. Typical defenses include false allegations and mistaken identity.
The Nevada crime of robbery is a category B felony, carrying 2 to 15 years in prison. The judge may also enhance the sentence if a deadly weapon was used. Double jeopardy usually bars someone from being convicted of both robbery and battery in the same case.
