California Criminal Defense Lawyers Aggressively Protecting You Against Charges of Robbery
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Robbery is defined as taking by force the property of another from a person’s possession or immediate presence, with intent to deprive the owner of the property. To be convicted of robbery charges there must have been violence or threat of violence against a person involved.
In California, robbery is a felony. First degree robbery, which consists of acts such as robbing a person in his or her home, robbing a person who has just used an ATM, or robbing a driver of a vehicle, can all carry a penalty of up to nine years in prison. Second degree robbery, which is any other type of robbery, can result in an incarceration term up to five years. There are several elements that may cause the robbery charge to be enhanced. A good criminal attorney will realize this and take action to minimize the damage. For instance, use of a weapon during the robbery, injuring someone, or committing the robbery for gang purposes all enhance possible prison sentences. California law provides that an individual who uses a gun during commission of a crime receives ten years in prison, someone who fires a gun receives twenty years, and if an individual kills or seriously injures someone with a gun, he or she is facing twenty-five years to life, and someone who kills an individual during commission of a robbery is automatically held responsible for first degree murder, which carries some of its own, extremely serious, penalties. Additionally, because of California’s Three Strike’s Laws, an individual with two prior felony convictions could automatically be facing twenty-five years to life. There are several penalties and sentences that are involved with robbery charges and therefore it is vital to have a skilled California robbery lawyer on your side to ensure your rights are protected.
If you have been or think you will be charged with robbery, contact our California criminal defense lawyers immediately. A robbery conviction can carry heavy penalties which will permanently affect your freedom and future, as well as strain family relationships, stigmatize you, and affect future hiring opportunities. Additionally, even if you don’t have any other felony charges, getting one strike against you could be seriously damaging because of California’s Three Strike’s Laws.
Our California robbery attorneys are skilled, experienced, and eager to help you. We will aggressively research the facts and evidence of your case in order to mount the most comprehensive and convincing defense for your situation. Our California criminal lawyers may choose to base your defense on lack of intent, mistaken identity, good faith belief that you have a right to the property, or even false accusations. No matter what your specific defense may be our California criminal defense lawyers will work tirelessly to provide you with the representation you deserve while keeping you informed through every step of the process.
If you want the best in knowledgeable legal representation & a criminal law firm that will treat your case with consideration and concern, please contact us 24/7 at (866) 847-1247 for a FREE confidential consultation.
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