Los Angeles Robbery Lawyer

Robbery: Charges & Penalties

Robbery differs from a general theft classification due to the fact that the property being taken from another is obtained by way of violence of intimidation. Robbery does not necessarily always involve the use of a dangerous weapon, but where it does it is referred to as armed robbery. Depending on the specifics involved, robbery can be charged as first degree robbery or second degree robbery, but it is always considered a felony.

It is thus especially important that a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney be retained to defend you, as any felony conviction is included in the "three strikes law". Even a first felony conviction puts one in a very precarious position as to potential penalties now or in the future. Even if you are suspected of such a crime, if legal representation is retained early enough it is possible your attorney may be able to prevent charges from even being filed.

Representation and Your Defense: Los Angeles Robbery Attorney

At Martinian & Associates, our knowledge and experience allows us to approach your case aggressively and act swiftly in your defense. We will demand to see the evidence the government plans to use against you and review it for factors which amount to inadmissibility. It is possible that the prosecution's case can be destroyed on this one point alone.

We will conduct a thorough investigation of your case in an attempt to uncover details which may be used in your defense. For example, the prosecution must prove that the theft involved a victim who felt threatened. The judgment of this requirement opens the door to reasonable doubt potentially being cast. Where applicable, we will be thorough in ensuring this point is considered by the court. We will pursue any avenue which may lead to an improvement in your legal position, and will work with the goal of dismissed charges or an acquittal.

Contact a Los Angeles robbery defense lawyer if you are suspected of robbery, so that you may have someone fighting on your side in the legal battle ahead.