San Diego Armed Robbery Attorney
Southern California Robbery Defense Lawyer
Armed robbery is a violent crime which involves the use of a gun or other firearm during a
robbery, which is a
theft by force or threat of harm to the victim. Armed robbery is an extremely serious charge in California. Not only is it deemed a violent crime, it is also a felony and will count on your criminal record as a “strike” under California’s “
Three Strikes and You’re Out” law. Under this law, if you have a prior violent or serious felony conviction and are charged with a new felony offense, you will face a doubled state prison sentence.
If you have been accused of armed robbery, consulting a skilled defense lawyer will be in your best interest. Even while under investigation for robbery, you will need to know what your rights are and what you should and should not say and do when talking to the police. Without the help of an attorney, you could inadvertently admit guilt or lead police to believe that you committed a crime even when you did no such thing. Make sure you do the right thing for your future and your reputation, and consult an armed robbery defense attorney in your area.
Armed Robbery Penalties in California
In California, if you are convicted of armed robbery, you will certainly face felony charges and years in state prison. The specific sentences for robbery and armed robbery are listed below:
- 1st degree robbery (robbery of an inhabited dwelling, ATM, person in vehicle or bus or taxi cab driver) is a felony offense and carries a state prison sentence of 3 to 9 years.
- 2nd degree robbery (all other forms of robbery, such as a mugging on a public street) is a felony offense and carries a state prison sentence of 2 to 5 years
- Use of a firearm during the commission of a robbery immediately adds 10 years to your state prison sentence.
- Discharge of a firearm during the commission of a robbery adds 20 years to your state prison sentence.
As you can see, armed robbery is a serious charge that requires a skilled and dedicated attorney. San Diego armed robbery defense lawyer James N. Dicks has the experience and resources necessary to defend your robbery charge.
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