Robbery

Palm Beach Robbery Criminal Defense Attorney

Robbery is the forceful taking of someone else’s property (including money) using violence, force or fear. A “simple” robbery is penalized by up to 15 years in prison. That charge may be increased to a first-degree felony (30 years in prison) if the accused carried a weapon, and if that weapon was a firearm or other deadly weapon, it can be charged as a life felony. In addition, prosecutors may increase the charges if the robbery took place in a private home or in a vehicle (carjacking).

As with all criminal charges in Florida, however, prosecutors carry the burden of proving all the elements in a robbery case. Often, cases hinge on weak or unproven identifications by eyewitnesses. There are many legal avenues for dismissing improper identifications, and an experienced Miami robbery criminal defense lawyer can use them to mount the strongest defense possible and protect your legal rights,

If you or someone you love is charged with robbery, do not wait to contact a Fort Lauderdale robbery criminal defense attorney. The Miami-Dade robbery defense law firm of Menachem M. Mayberg , P.A., offers free, confidential consultations to potential clients. To reach us seven days a week and 24 hours a day, contact us through our Web site or call us at (305) 695-8750.

For further reading, see Florida Statute 812.13: Robbery.