Opinion ID: 1636299
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Heading: Aggravated Robbery of LaShun Henderson

Text: Additionally, the trial court did not err by denying the motion for directed verdict on the aggravated robbery charge regarding LaShun Henderson. Arkansas Code Annotated § 5-12-102(a) (Repl.1997) states that [a] person commits robbery if, with the purpose of committing a felony or misdemeanor theft or resisting apprehension immediately thereafter, he employs or threatens to immediately employ physical force upon another. Arkansas Code Annotated § 5-12-103(a)(1) (Repl.1997) states that [a] person commits aggravated robbery when he is armed with a deadly weapon, or he represents by word or conduct that he is so armed. It is well settled, and consistent with this statutory language, that no transfer of property needs to take place to complete the offense. See Robinson v. State, 303 Ark. 351, 797 S.W.2d 425 (1990). Rather, the focus of aggravated robbery is the threat of harm to the victim; and, consequently, the offense is complete when physical force is threatened. Id. LaShun Henderson testified that the appellant and another man came into his house, pointed their guns, ordered him to strip and lie on the floor, and demanded money. We, therefore, hold that the foregoing constitutes substantial evidence of aggravated robbery, regardless of whether property belonging to Mr. Henderson was taken.