Robbery Attorney in Fort Lauderdale

Robbery is considered a violent crime. It may be committed using simple physical force (strong arm robbery) or with the aid of a deadly weapon (armed robbery). Unlike the crimes of burglary or petty/grand theft, robbery is a crime that directly involves face to face confrontation with the victim. If you have been charged with robbery, it is vital that you contact a Fort Lauderdale criminal defense lawyer to represent you. 

About Robbery Charges

The crime of robbery may be charged as either 1st degree or 2nd degree robbery. First degree robbery takes place in an inhabited dwelling, building, vessel or trailer. It also includes the robbery of anyone driving a motor vehicle for the purpose of stealing the vehicle or the belongings of the individual in the vehicle, or using the vehicle as a getaway car during the commission of a crime. The charge of robbery when involving a motor vehicle can result in a carjacking charge, which is a form of robbery. A charge of first degree robbery may also result if the crime is committed at an ATM machine. Second degree robbery includes other types of robberies that do not fit the above criteria.

Robbery is a felony and is a “strike” under the Florida three strikes law. If you have been arrested or are being accused of the crime of robbery, you must consult with a criminal defense lawyer from the Law Office of Marshall Geisser immediately. An experienced criminal defense lawyer at our firm can utilize a variety of legal resources in your defense. Your lawyer may be able to negotiate and lower the charges that you are facing, allowing, in some instances, for a “strike” to be avoided.

A robbery charge may involve the following penalties if the defendant is convicted:

1st Degree Robbery and/or Carjacking:

• 3 to 9 years in state prison
• Large monetary fines
• Victim restitution
• Community service
• Driver’s license revocation
• Probation
• Parole

2nd Degree Robbery:

• 2 to 5 years in state prison
• Large monetary fines
• Victim restitution
• Community service
• Driver’s license revocation
• Probation
• Parole

The use of a firearm during a robbery may add 10 years to a sentence, and the discharge of a firearm during a robbery may add an additional 20 years to a sentence. If you have an earlier felony conviction and this is your second or subsequent “strike”, you may receive a doubled prison sentence under state law for armed robbery. In such cases it is crucial that you have a powerful criminal defense attorney fighting for you in court. Our team is ready to protect your rights and interests. 

Fort Lauderdale Robbery Defense Lawyer

If you are being charged with robbery, the prosecution may have strong evidence against you and in some cases may even have video surveillance of the crime. However, evidence may be unlawfully obtained and witnesses or the victim may misidentify and wrongly accuse an innocent person. Contact a criminal defense attorney at our firm today to see how we can protect your future. We may be able to use even the smallest mistake or constitutional rights violation in your favor.

Interested in learning more about how we can help you? Contact a Fort Lauderdale robbery attorney today.