Los Angeles Robbery Defense Attorneys
Southern California Violent Crimes Criminal Defense Lawyers
Robbery is a forceful and often violent crime that can result in murder. It is most common in urban areas and occurs when a person, the robber, uses threats, intimidation or violence to seize property from another person. Since force is used when committing robbery, it differs from other theft crimes such as larceny or embezzlement. If you have been accused of robbery, it is important that you seek the counsel of an experienced criminal defense attorney who can protect your rights.
Whether you are facing a charge for aggravated robbery, armed robbery, or simple robbery, you are in serious trouble with the law. At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt our attorneys have over 75 years of combined legal knowledge and experience in the field of criminal law. When you work with a defense lawyer at our firm, we will investigate the robbery charges against you and will work to arrange your release from jail until your trial. We will also challenge the prosecution’s charges and evidence against you in hopes of lowering the charges or having them dismissed completely.
At the Law Offices of James E. Blatt, our lawyers serve clients throughout Los Angeles, Ventura, San Bernardino, Riverside and Santa Clarita, California.
Penalties for Robbery in California
Robbery is usually classified as either First Degree Robbery or Second Degree Robbery. Each charge has its own classifications and its own penalties:
Robbery in the First Degree
- Robbery of the operator of a motor vehicle
- Robbery that takes place in an inhabited dwelling
- Robbery that takes place in a vessel or a trailer
- ATM robbery
- Carjacking
- Class B Felony
- Penalty of 2 to 10 years in State Prison
- Large monetary fines
- Restitution
- Long term probation
- Mandatory counseling
- Mark on your criminal record for life
- Lifetime driver’s license revocation
Robbery in the Second Degree
- All other types of robbery (such as mugging, robbing a person on the street)
- Class B Felony
- Penalty of 2 to 10 years in State Prison
- Severe fines
- Restitution to the victim
- Lengthy probation
- Counseling
- Mark on criminal record
- Lifetime driver’s license revocation
By working with a Los Angeles robbery defense attorney at our firm, you have the chance to avoid years in State Prison. The criminal defense attorneys at the Law Offices of James E. Blatt know and understand all areas of violent crimes cases involving robbery and provide outstanding criminal defense to all of our clients with their robbery charges in Southern California.
Contact a Los Angeles robbery defense attorney at the Law Offices of James E. Blatt today!
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