Defense Against Armed Robbery Charges

Armed robbery is the theft by force or threat of force with a gun or weapon such as a knife or club. Many armed robberies involve injuries or death to the victims during the course of the robbery. Armed robbery is a very serious felony crime with harsh penalties such as mandatory prison sentences. An individual charged with a crime needs to have the confidence in a criminal defense attorney who can fight for his rights and defend against criminal charges.

If you have an armed robbery accusation against you, it is important that you contact a Fort Myers criminal attorney immediately. At Calvo & Calvo, Attorneys at Law, our lawyers are knowledgeable in all areas of criminal law and aggressively defend clients charged with committing crimes such as armed robbery.

What You Need to Know

There must be all the elements of robbery present such as the intentional taking of property from another person by force or intimidation, with the addition of weapon use, to constitute an armed robbery. Armed robbery is a felony and the sentence is usually a term in state or federal prison.

Sentencing by a judge in a court of law would be determined by the circumstances of the crime, prior criminal record and the degree of injury to a victim. The goal of a criminal defense attorney is to have criminal charges minimized or dropped altogether.

By concentrating on the areas surrounding the apprehension, search, arrest, and statements or confessions a criminal defense attorney builds a defense case. Examining the issues of the crime is vital. A prosecutor presents a case on behalf of the government or state against a defendant and must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the crime of armed robbery was actually committed. A defense attorney can challenge all of the evidence.

Many times a theft crimes defense attorney can accomplish lowered penalties to include shortened jail sentence, fines, restitution, community service, and counseling. It is important that you contact us today for a consultation with one of our criminal defense lawyers. We have experience in defending armed robbery cases.

Contact a Fort Myers Armed Robbery Lawyer if you need a good defense attorney who can defend you against your charge.