I just answered a question very similar to this one. Here it is: Yes he can get probation but with the arming allegation the chances are remote unless there is a good plea agreement and some favorable facts. In California, the penalty for a robbery is 2, 3, or 5 years in prison. Under the "10-20-LIFE" gun enhancement, he can get an additional 10 years if he has/uses (like waives or displays) it, or an additional 20 years if he fires it, or an additional 25 years to LIFE if he shoots it and someone is injured or dies (of course, then he would have a murder charge). In the latter 2 situations, there would be some other charges and enhancements that would be filed as well. First offense or not, he is in some deep trouble and needs the help of a good criminal defense attorney.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2013 at 7:24 PM