San Diego Robbery Defense Attorney

Experienced Southern California Robbery Lawyer

Have you been accused of robbery? If so, it is important to consult a defense lawyer immediately. By working quickly and getting the professional representation of an attorney, you have the chance of getting a favorable outcome for your robbery case. Legal proceedings are complex and it is easy to unintentionally incriminate yourself when trying to be helpful by cooperating with law enforcement. With a robbery defense attorney at your side, you have the advantage of professional help at every step of your trial, including the investigation if charges have not been filed yet.

San Diego robbery defense lawyer James N. Dicks is an experienced criminal defense attorney who has operated his own practice in San Diego County, California since 1990. He has gone through extensive evaluation and testing to become a Certified Criminal Defense Specialist, a title that is not easy to achieve. If you have been accused of, are under investigation for or have been charged with robbery, attorney James Dicks may be able to help you avoid jail time and other penalties.

Robbery Charges in California

In California, robbery is considered a violent crime and is charged as a felony. If convicted, you will receive a “strike” on your criminal record as outlined in California’s “ Three Strikes and You’re Out” law. The penalties for robbery range from 2 to 9 years in state prison, depending upon the location of the robbery and the circumstances surrounding the crime. Armed robbery is a more severe form of the crime which carries heavier penalties. Using a gun or firing a  gun will add 10 or 20 years to your sentence, respectively. Carjacking is also another form of robbery, when it involves a motor vehicle.

Have you been arrested for robbery in Vista or San Diego, California? Contact us today!