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The Metropolitan Police Department is currently investigating a weekend shooting and robbery. So far, no arrests have been made, and police haven’t yet identified a suspect publicly.
The incident occurred around 10:30 P.M. on Saturday, May 17, right down the road from Caesars Palace. According to reports, officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area. Upon arriving at the scene, authorities and emergency medical responders entered Caesar’s Palace and searched the nearby Forum Shops area in an abundance of caution.
No injured victims or suspects were located at the scene. Investigators determined that a robbery had occurred and that at least one person had fired a weapon.
In an incident like the one described above, the perpetrator could potentially face a number of criminal charges. In Las Vegas, robbery is taken very seriously and is considered a Category B felony. A conviction could result in a sentence of a minimum of two years and a maximum of 15 years in prison.
Felony convictions also have lifelong consequences, even once you’re released from prison. Convicted felons lose the right to vote, possess firearms, and hold public office.
Using a deadly weapon, like a firearm, in a robbery (or any other type of crime) immediately makes the situation even more serious. When using a deadly weapon during a robbery, you could get anywhere from 1-15 years added to your sentence. That means you could face a maximum of 30 years in prison for a robbery that you also used a deadly weapon to commit.
Weapon enhancements can be added to other types of criminal charges, and this sentence is always stacked on top of the original sentence. The weapon enhancement time will be served out consecutively after the original sentence. When a weapon is used, a judge must sentence the offender to jail time. Without the use of a weapon, a basic robbery could result in a much lighter sentence, like probation or a suspended sentence.
Other factors could also impact sentencing including whether anyone was harmed during the robbery, the value of the items taken during the crime, the suspect’s personal criminal history, the overall impact on the victim, and any other mitigating or aggravating factors present in the ordeal.
Even if the suspect isn’t charged with robbery, there is a criminal charge suited specifically for individuals who dangerously discharge their weapons in public. In Las Vegas, the reckless discharge of a weapon can be levied as either a misdemeanor or a felony depending on the circumstances of the incident and whether anyone was hurt.
As a misdemeanor, this charge carries a possible sentence of up to six months in jail and fines of up to $1,000. As a felony, this charge could lead to a prison sentence of anywhere from two to 15 years and fines of up to $5,000. When the weapon was discharged inside of a structure or vehicle, the crime is likely to be charged as a felony.
If you’ve been charged with a crime in Vegas or a nearby area, then don’t hesitate to contact our team now at (702) 623-6362 to talk to one of our criminal defense attorneys.
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