Orange County Robbery Defense Attorney

California Criminal Defense Lawyer

Robbery is a violent felony offense. This means that it qualifies as a “strike” under California’s Three Strikes Law. Under this law, a second violent or serious felony conviction will result in doubled penalties. A third conviction, even for a crime which is not a felony (such as petty theft, for instance), may result in a state prison sentence of 25 years to life.

Being accused of robbery is a serious matter, and a criminal defense lawyer will make all the difference in your case. An experienced lawyer will be able to thoroughly investigate the charges you face and determine how your case can be best defended. By conducting an independent investigation and collecting physical evidence and witness testimony in your favor, your attorney can help to prove factual innocence. Your attorney may also be able to have certain evidence suppressed because it was improperly collected by law enforcement (if a proper search warrant was not executed, for instance.)

I am a criminal defense attorney who has been defending clients throughout Orange County for over 25 years. I am also a lifetime Orange County resident and strongly believe in protecting the rights of those individuals who have been accused of a crime. Our justice system is fairer than some, but it is not perfect. A skilled defense lawyer is often a person’s only protection from receiving a conviction and maximum penalties. I take on cases throughout Irvine, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Westminster, Santa Ana and Tustin.

Types of Robbery: Penalties for Robbery in California

Robbery is defined as the theft of property or money by using force or the threat of force. Robbery may be classified into different categories, where different punishments are enforced in California.

• First Degree Robbery: Robbery of a residence, inhabited dwelling, ATM, or person in a vehicle. This is punishable by 3 to 9 years in state prison.
• Second Degree Robbery: All other types of robbery (such as a mugging – robbing a person on a public street). 2 to 5 years in state prison.
• Armed Robbery: Robbery with a weapon (such as a gun or knife).
• Robbery with a Firearm: Robbery using a gun. This offense adds 10 years to your prison sentence.
• Discharge of a Firearm: Robbery wherein a gun was fired. This offense adds 20 years to your prison sentence.

Contact Orange County robbery defense attorney Barney B. Gibbs today!