Robbery Defense Lawyer in San Diego

Legal Help for Defendants Facing Robbery Charges

Have you been accused of robbery? Are you currently under investigation for this offense? Robbery is a serious crime that is a felony in California. It may be classified as both a violent crime and theft crime because it involves taking another person's property by force, threats or violence. The typical sentence for a robbery conviction is 5 years in prison, but increased penalties may be imposed if a deadly weapon was used or if someone was injured or killed in the commission of the crime.

Working with a San Diego criminal defense attorney is one of the most important things a defendant can do in the face of robbery charges. Because robbery is a violent felony offense, it may count as a " strike" on the defendant's record. What does this mean for a defendant? When you have a strike on your record, this means that a second conviction for a serious or violent felony crime will result in double the penalties. A third conviction for any felony offense will result in 25 years to life in prison. This is one of many reasons it is so important to involve a lawyer who can challenge your San Diego robbery charges and work to avoid a conviction.

Elements of a San Diego Robbery Case

There are several key factors that will be involved in a criminal case involving robbery. To secure a conviction against the defendant, the prosecution must prove:

The defendant willfully took another's property, from their immediate possession or presence;
The property was taken against the victim's will;
The defendant used force, threats or fear to take the property; and
The defendant took the property with the intention of permanently depriving the owner of its use.

All of these elements must be proved beyond a shadow of a doubt. By aggressively challenging every single aspect of your case, your San Diego robbery lawyer can work to find any weakness in the prosecution's case against you.

Contact us today to see how we can help with your case.