The criminal offense of robbery generally involves the taking of property from another person, in the presence of the other person, by violence, intimidation, or threat of imminent bodily injury or death, and with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. And in some states the crime of robbery can become the more serious crime of aggravated robbery (with increased potential punishments) if the person exhibits a deadly weapon such as a gun or knife, or causes great bodily injury or death, for example.

Robbery is a felony offense punishable by significant jail or prison time. Laws regarding robbery offenses are generally located in a state’s statutes—often in the penal or criminal code.

In Nebraska, robbery is defined under Nebraska Revised Statute 28-324. The crime of robbery involves the forcible taking of property from another person through violence, intimidation, or threat of immediate bodily injury or death, with the intent to permanently deprive the owner of the property. Robbery is classified as a Class II felony in Nebraska, which can result in a substantial prison sentence. Furthermore, if a deadly weapon such as a gun or knife is used, or if serious bodily injury occurs during the commission of the robbery, the offense may be elevated to a Class II felony, known as armed robbery or aggravated robbery. This enhancement leads to more severe penalties, reflecting the increased danger posed by the use of a weapon or the infliction of injury. The specific penalties for robbery and aggravated robbery in Nebraska are determined by the state's sentencing guidelines, which take into account the severity of the crime and the defendant's criminal history.