Armed Robbery

In California, armed robbery is considered a very serious criminal offense; any individual who is charged with or under investigation for armed theft must secure the services of a skilled and capable criminal defense lawyer. At The Justice Firm, our Los Angeles armed robbery attorneys have the experience, skill, and dedicated approach necessary to obtain positive results for our clients.

Utilizing force or fear in taking property from another individual is considered a major violent crime in our state. Charged as either first- or second-degree robbery, this offense involves taking property directly from a victim while in his or her direct presence.

Providing outstanding legal guidance and representation to clients for more than 15 years, The Justice Firm is a Los Angeles armed robbery law firm focused on protecting our clients' legal rights and freedom. Our clients' best interests are always our top priority; we fight aggressively to ensure justice is served, and that individuals who are wrongly accused to not serve prison time or face harsh criminal penalties.

Depending on a number of factors including whether you have a prior criminal record or a weapon was used in the commission of the crime, penalties vary. For instance, a conviction for first-degree robbery will leave you facing a maximum prison sentence of nine years. A second-degree robbery conviction subjects an individual to a maximum of five years in prison. There are also enhanced legal penalties which may apply in an armed robbery conviction, such as:

Committing armed robbery using a weapon. In California, individuals may face an additional ten years in prison when a firearm/weapon is used to commit a crime. If you committed a robbery and fired a weapon in the commission of the crime, you may be sentenced to 20 years in prison. If another individual was killed during the robbery, or if serious bodily injury was a result of your actions, you may be sentenced to between 25 years and life in prison.

Armed robbery is a felony offense in California; a conviction will not only result in prison time, but a criminal record, ruined career, and damaged reputation as well. When any type of force is used in a theft, shoplifting offense, or robbery of a store, prosecutors often become overzealous in their efforts to turn what may be a misdemeanor charge into something far more serious and damaging to your life, such as armed robbery. Our Los Angeles armed robbery attorneys work to protect our clients from unnecessary and undeserved punishment. We work with our clients to obtain the best possible result regardless of the seriousness of the situation.

Until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt, you are innocent. Whether you have been arrested for armed robbery in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, or surrounding areas, or are in the investigative stages, we will put all of our intense knowledge and experience to work on your behalf in order to provide a strong, effective defense. Performing a thorough investigation, reviewing police reports, interviewing potential witnesses, and analyzing the evidence are just a few of the actions we take in order to provide our clients with the very best defense strategy.

Police do make mistakes, as do prosecutors and judges. The legal system is one that is not perfect, and consists of humans - who all make mistakes or have errors in judgment. Our armed robbery lawyers will examine every detail of your case in order to uncover any potential weaknesses in the prosecutor's case. We leave no stone unturned in our efforts to have the charge against our clients dismissed or reduced when possible.

If you or someone you know is being investigated or has been arrested for armed robbery, it is critical to obtain the services of a capable and aggressive attorney. When facing a potential prison sentence, protecting your freedom is crucial. Take the most important step you can take to ensure positive results by contacting the Los Angeles armed robbery lawyers at The Justice Firm now. Call 310-914-2444 immediately for a free consultation regarding your case.