Raul Jaramillo Laa of Mountain View has been charged in connection with an April 1 robbery at O’Reilly Auto Parts in Hilo.
The 34-year-old Laa made his initial appearance in Hilo District Court on Thursday afternoon.
His bail was maintained at $140,000, and he was ordered to return to court Monday for a preliminary hearing.
Laa is charged with first-degree robbery, second-degree assault and habitual property crime.
Prosecutors have provided notice that Laa, if convicted as charged, may be subject to a mandatory prison term and not eligible for probation.
First-degree robbery is a Class A felony offense which carries a maximum penalty of 20 years imprisonment. Second-degree assault and habitual property crime are both Class C felony offenses which carry a maximum penalty of a five-year prison term.
