In five completed Los Angeles-connected federal armed-robbery cases reviewed here, observed prison terms ranged from 77 months to 180 months (about 6 years 5 months to 15 years). This selected-case range is not a statutory range or a prediction.
Quick Answer
- Cases reviewed: 5
- Lowest observed sentence: 77 months
- Highest observed sentence: 180 months
- Location: City of Los Angeles and named Los Angeles neighborhoods
- Official classifications represented: Hobbs Act robbery, robbery of U.S. property, and firearm-related counts
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What Does Armed Robbery Mean in California?
California Penal Code §211 defines robbery as the felonious taking of personal property from another person or their immediate presence, against their will, accomplished by force or fear. “Armed robbery” is common search language; the exact conviction may be robbery plus firearm allegations or a federal robbery/firearm offense.
Statutory Penalties
California robbery punishment varies by degree and circumstance under Penal Code §213. The cases below were federal. The Hobbs Act, 18 U.S.C. §1951, authorizes up to 20 years for robbery affecting interstate commerce. A separate qualifying firearm conviction under 18 U.S.C. §924(c) can require consecutive terms, including at least 7 years for brandishing or 10 years for discharge. These federal provisions are separate from California’s state scheme.
Real Los Angeles Armed-Robbery Case Outcomes
| Case | Los Angeles connection | Conviction | Sentence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colin Powell Lacey | Six local business robberies; South Los Angeles resident | Conspiracy to commit Hobbs Act robbery, guilty plea | 77 months |
| Myron Crosby | USPS truck robbery at a Los Angeles post office | Robbery of U.S. property, guilty plea | 97 months plus restitution |
| Namir Malik Ali Greene | Spree included a South Los Angeles robbery | Hobbs Act robbery, guilty plea | 120 months plus restitution |
| James Russell Davis | West Adams resident; armed armored-truck robbery | Hobbs Act robbery and firearm discharge, guilty plea | 166 months plus restitution |
| Stevo Mijanovic | Wilmington and San Pedro business robberies | Two Hobbs Act robbery counts and firearm brandishing, guilty plea | 180 months plus restitution |
Why Were the Sentences Different?
The releases describe different numbers of robberies, weapon conduct, separate firearm counts, restitution and plea agreements. Federal sentencing also depends on guideline calculations and statutory consecutive terms. The outcomes cannot be treated as a citywide average.
Lowest and Highest Observed Sentences
The lowest observed term was 77 months in Lacey. The highest was 180 months in Mijanovic. Both are selected federal outcomes, not California statutory endpoints.
Methodology
Only government releases confirming a final sentence were used. Each case has a stated City of Los Angeles neighborhood, incident or residence connection. Publicly announced federal cases are not representative of all state and federal robbery prosecutions.
Sources
- U.S. Attorney — Lacey
- U.S. Attorney — Crosby
- U.S. Attorney — Greene
- U.S. Attorney — Davis
- U.S. Attorney — Mijanovic
- 18 U.S.C. §1951
- 18 U.S.C. §924
Disclaimer
General information only. Not legal advice. No article can predict a sentence in another case.