Article 312 Dutch Criminal Code

Paragraph 1

Theft preceded, accompanied or followed by violence or threat of violence against persons, committed with the purpose of preparing or facilitating that theft, or, if caught in the act, of enabling himself or other participants in the serious offence (misdrijf) to escape or of securing possession of the stolen property, is punishable by a term of imprisonment not exceeding nine years or a fine of the fifth category.

Paragraph 2

A term of imprisonment not exceeding twelve years or a fine of the fifth category is imposed:

1. if the act is committed either during the time intended for night's rest in a dwelling or on an enclosed yard on which a dwelling stands; or on the public highway; or on a moving train;

2. if the act is committed by two or more persons acting in concert;

3. if the offender has gained access to the place of the serious offence by means of breaking in or climbing in, false keys, a false order or a false uniform;

4. if the act results in grievous bodily harm;

5. if the act is committed with the purpose of preparing or facilitating a terrorist offence.

Paragraph 3

A term of imprisonment not exceeding fifteen years or a fine of the fifth category is imposed if the act results in death.