Riverside Robbery Attorney
California Robbery Laws
As defined by California Penal Code § 211, robbery involves the taking of another's property from their person or immediate presence, against their will, and by means of force or fear. As robbery is considered both a violent crime and a theft crime, prosecutors place these cases at the top of their agendas and work aggressively to prosecute and convict defendants. If you or your loved one currently stands accused of any robbery charge, place your trust in our firm's Riverside criminal defense lawyers to protect your rights and fight for your future.
The nature of the robbery allegation you or your loved one may face will depend on a number of circumstances. Generally, robbery is a crime that can be prosecuted in the first or second degree. There are also related charges that may arise, as well as aggravating circumstances that can enhance the severity of penalties.
- First-Degree Robbery: These charges apply to situations in which robbery is committed against a person performing the duties of their job as an operator of a motor vehicle, against a person using an automated teller machine (ATM) or against others in an inhabited dwelling or building. First-degree burglary is punishable by prison sentences of three, six, or nine years.
- Second-Degree Robbery: Second-Degree robbery applies to all situations not stated as a first-degree offense, meaning that they took place in areas other than an inhabited dwelling, and against people other than motor vehicle operators, passengers, or ATM users. Second-degree burglary is punishable by imprisonment in a state prison for two, three, or five years.
- Carjacking: Carjacking is a related offense that involves the theft of a motor vehicle while it is in the possession of another. A felony offense, carjacking is punishable by imprisonment for three, five, or nine years.
In addition to these charges and sentencing guidelines, defendants may face enhanced penalties when certain aggravating circumstances are involved. These may include prior criminal convictions, the use of a dangerous weapon or firearm, or causing harm to another person. Although the penalties for any robbery offense are severe, the presence of these factors can make punishments devastating.
Discuss Your Legal Options with a Riverside Criminal Defense Attorney
Our firm is fortunate to field a legal team that possesses an unrivaled level of experience and commitment. Proven criminal defense lawyers who have logged thousands of hours defending the rights and freedoms of clients, our legal team has been able to accumulate a successful track record of success. Should you choose to work with our firm, you can be confident that our certified Criminal Law Specialists have the abilities and determination to fight on your behalf.
Contact our firm to discuss your legal options.
Recent Victories
Where Tough Cases Are Won-
$500,000 in Workers Compensation Fraud No Jail Time
-
Identity Theft, Insurance Fraud and Theft Not Guilty
-
Rape Acquitted of All Charges
-
Sexual Battery Case Dismissed
-
Drugs and Weapons Charge Case Dismissed
-
Drug Distribution Life Sentence Reversed
-
Attempted Murder Not Guilty
-
Domestic Violence No Jail Time
-
Appeals Case - Murder Client Released From Prison
-
Attempted Murder Acquitted of All Charges
-
Rape Acquitted of All Charges
-
Attempted Murder Acquitted of All Charges
-
$43 Million Embezzlement Case Probation
-
Murder Acquitted of 1st & 2nd Degree Murder
-
Human Trafficking Reduced to Misdemeanor
Great Defense Starts with Experience
We Will Do Whatever We Can to Protect Your Freedom-
Over 50 Years of Shared Experience
-
Former Deputy District Attorney
-
Certified Specialist in Criminal Law
-
More than 150 Jury Trials Handled with Exceptional Results
-
Selected for Inclusion in Southern California Super Lawyers
-
Attorney Paul Grech Inducted into the International Academy of Trial Lawyers
