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Robbery Bail Bonds
In Louisiana
Robbery is legally different from theft and burglary — it requires taking something from a person by force or intimidation, which is why Louisiana classifies it as a crime against the person rather than a property crime. Bail amounts reflect that seriousness. Carter Bail Bonds explains exactly what your loved one is facing and gets them out fast, 24/7, at Louisiana's straightforward 12% rate.
Table Of Contents
Jump straight to the robbery bail bond information you need — statutes, costs, process, eligibility, and FAQs.
What Is Robbery in Louisiana?
Robbery Bail Bonds by Type
How Much Does Robbery Bail Cost?
How The Robbery Bail Process Works
Bail Eligibility for Robbery Charges
Diversion Programs & Alternatives
What We Need When You Call
FAQs — Robbery Bail Bonds
Service Areas — Parishes We Serve
What Is Robbery in Louisiana?
Robbery in Louisiana is the taking of anything of value belonging to another, from that person or their immediate control, by use of force or intimidation. Unlike theft, which is a property crime, robbery is classified as a crime against the person — because it involves taking from someone directly, not just taking something that belongs to them.
Robbery vs. Theft & Burglary
This is also what separates robbery from burglary: burglary is unauthorized entry with criminal intent, while theft is taking property without force. Robbery requires taking property from a person through force or fear, regardless of location.
Four Tiers of Robbery
Louisiana grades robbery into four tiers based primarily on whether a weapon was involved, whether the offender only led the victim to believe they were armed, and whether serious bodily injury resulted.
Robbery Bail Bonds by Type — Penalties & Typical Bail
Louisiana robbery charges range from simple robbery (no weapon) through armed robbery (actually armed with a dangerous weapon). The tier drives both the sentencing exposure and the typical bail amount.
Simple Robbery
Statute: La. R.S. 14:65
Taking anything of value from a person or their immediate control by force or intimidation, without being armed with a dangerous weapon. As of a 2024 amendment, this also includes taking as part of a group of three or more individuals where a reasonable person would not intercede out of fear.
Fine up to $3,000; imprisonment with or without hard labor up to 7 years.
First Degree Robbery
Statute: La. R.S. 14:64.1
Taking anything of value from a person or their immediate control by force or intimidation, when the offender leads the victim to reasonably believe they are armed with a dangerous weapon — even if they are not actually armed. See our Felony Bail Bonds overview.
Imprisonment at hard labor, not less than 3 years nor more than 40 years, without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.
Second Degree Robbery
Statute: La. R.S. 14:64.4
Taking anything of value from a person or their immediate control where the offender intentionally inflicts serious bodily injury — or, under a 2024 amendment, organized retail robbery involving three or more people acting in concert against a retail establishment.
Imprisonment at hard labor, not less than 3 years nor more than 40 years. On a second or subsequent conviction within 10 years, not less than 5 years nor more than 40 years.
Armed Robbery
Statute: La. R.S. 14:64
Taking anything of value from a person or their immediate control by force or intimidation, while actually armed with a dangerous weapon — the most serious robbery tier. See our Felony Bail Bonds overview.
Imprisonment at hard labor, not less than 10 years nor more than 99 years, without benefit of parole, probation, or suspension of sentence.
How Much Does
Robbery Bail Cost?
Louisiana law (La. R.S. 22:1443) sets the bail bond premium at 12% of the total bail amount, or $120, whichever is greater — the same rate across every licensed bail bond company in the state.
Robbery Bond Cost Examples
Payment plans are available. Robbery bonds — particularly armed robbery — often carry significant amounts given the mandatory sentencing minimums involved. We offer flexible monthly payment plans and low-down financing so the defendant can get out now and pay over time.
Accepted Payment Methods
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover
- Zelle
- Cash accepted in person at our Lake Charles office
- Premium is non-refundable by Louisiana state law, regardless of case outcome
How The Robbery Bail Process Works
From arrest to release, here's what happens when you call Carter Bail Bonds for a robbery bond in Calcasieu Parish or the surrounding parishes.
Step 1: Arrest & Booking
After a robbery arrest in Calcasieu Parish, the defendant is transported to the Calcasieu Correctional Center (5410 E Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70615 · 337-491-3800) for booking. Given robbery's classification as a crime against the person, bail is more often set by a judge than by standard bail schedule, especially for armed or first-degree robbery.
Step 2: Call Carter Bail Bonds
Call us with the defendant's full name, date of birth, and the arresting agency. If you're missing details, tell us anyway — we can often locate the record ourselves through the jail's booking system.
Step 3: Review Costs & Sign Paperwork
Before anything is signed, we walk you through the exact premium, payment plan options, and collateral requirements. Given the higher bond amounts typical of robbery charges, collateral is more commonly required than on lower-value property crime bonds. No hidden fees.
Step 4: Bond Is Posted at the Jail
Once paperwork and payment arrangements are complete, our licensed agent posts the bond directly at the facility holding the defendant.
Step 5: Release Processing
Jail staff process the release once the bond is posted. Release from Calcasieu Correctional Center typically happens within 2–8 hours after the bond is posted, though higher-severity charges may involve additional court review before release.
Step 6: Release & Court Requirements
After release, the defendant must attend every scheduled court date and comply with any release conditions — which commonly include no-contact orders with the victim. Missing court can result in a warrant, bond forfeiture, and re-arrest.
Bail Eligibility for Robbery Charges
Every tier of robbery under Louisiana law — from simple robbery through armed robbery — is typically a bailable offense, though bail amounts and conditions increase sharply with severity. The bond amount is what varies most dramatically here of any charge category on this site.
Robbery Is Generally Bailable
Every tier of robbery under Louisiana law — from simple robbery through armed robbery — is typically a bailable offense, though bail amounts and conditions increase sharply with severity.
When Bail May Be Increased, Restricted, or Denied
- Armed robbery, given the mandatory 10-year minimum sentence
- Prior robbery or violent crime convictions
- Serious bodily injury to the victim
- Outstanding warrants or a history of failing to appear
- Judicial discretion to deny bail entirely in cases presenting an extreme flight or public safety risk
Conditions of Release
- No contact with the alleged victim
- GPS monitoring, particularly on armed or first-degree robbery cases
- Appearance at every scheduled court date
- No new arrests while the case is pending
Bail eligibility is always decided by a judge. Carter Bail Bonds does not set bail amounts or determine release — we post the bond once the court has set it.
Diversion Programs & Alternatives to Incarceration
Diversion is rarely available for robbery charges given their classification as crimes against the person — but understanding why is important context for how a robbery case is likely to move through the system.
Calcasieu Parish Pre-Trial Diversion
The Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Pre-Trial Diversion Program gives eligible defendants — particularly first-time, non-violent offenders — an alternative to prosecution. Participants complete a structured program, which may include community service, restitution, and regular check-ins. More information is available directly from the District Attorney's Office at calcasieuda.com.
Why Robbery Cases Are Rarely Diversion-Eligible
Because robbery is classified as a crime against the person and most tiers carry mandatory hard-labor minimums, robbery charges are far less likely to qualify for standard pre-trial diversion than property crimes like theft or lower-tier burglary. This is worth understanding early, as it shapes what realistic outcomes look like for a robbery case.
Diversion eligibility is determined entirely by the District Attorney's Office, not by Carter Bail Bonds. We are a licensed bail bond company — we handle release from custody, not case disposition. For questions about program eligibility, contact a Louisiana defense attorney or the Calcasieu Parish District Attorney's Office directly.
What We Need When You Call
Having these details ready helps us move quickly and get your loved one released as fast as possible. Don't have everything? Call anyway — we can often look it up.
Full Legal Name
First, middle, and last name as it appears on their ID.
Date of Birth
Prevents confusion when multiple people share the same name in the booking system.
Jail / Detention Facility
In most Calcasieu Parish arrests, this is Calcasieu Correctional Center, 5410 E Broad St, Lake Charles, LA 70615.
Booking Number
Not required, but if you have it, it speeds up locating the record considerably.
Your Contact Info
Your name, phone number, and relationship to the defendant so we can keep you updated at every step.
Approximate Bail Amount (If Known)
Given how widely robbery bail amounts vary by tier, knowing the court-set amount lets us start calculating your premium and payment options immediately.
FAQs — Robbery Bail Bonds
Straight answers to the questions families ask us most about robbery bonds in Louisiana.
Service Areas — Parishes We Serve
Carter Bail Bonds posts robbery bonds across Southwest Louisiana. Select your parish to learn more, or call us directly if you don't see your parish listed — we work statewide.
Calcasieu Parish
Lake Charles · Sulphur · Westlake · Iowa · Vinton
Jefferson Davis Parish
Jennings · Welsh · Lake Arthur · Elton
Beauregard Parish
DeRidder · Merryville · DeQuincy area
Allen Parish
Oakdale · Oberlin · Kinder · Elizabeth
Cameron Parish
Cameron · Creole · Grand Chenier · Hackberry