If you are facing armed robbery charges, you need to have a strategy. You should speak to a Queens theft crime lawyer as soon as you can. The lawyers from our firm have plenty of experience helping people out of situations just like yours. We can take a look at your unique situation and do everything that we can to help you defend yourself.
There are a few defensive strategies that can be employed when you are accused of armed robbery. What works best will depend on the facts of your case and your unique circumstances. Your lawyer may be able to argue that:
If it is clear that you were involved, an argument of entrapment or duress might make sense. If you were not actually armed with a weapon, made no threats, and did not harm anyone, a lack of intent may be a good defense.
An armed robbery conviction often means prison. You might spend a year behind bars or you could get a life sentence. There are so many factors that can determine what kind of sentence gets handed down.
Your past criminal record is obviously going to come into play. If a firearm or another weapon was allegedly used during the robbery, that can be an issue. What was stolen and how much it was worth can also affect the kind of sentence you receive.
Defendants convicted of armed robbery can also be punished with probation, fines, and enrollment in mandatory rehabilitation programs.
When you get arrested, you should not speak to the police. You should invoke your right to have a lawyer present as soon as possible. A defense attorney can take steps to protect you at every stage of this process, from interrogation to the courtroom. They can:
Do you need to hire an attorney if you already have a public defender? It’s up to you. A public defender can be helpful, but these attorneys are often burdened with heavy caseloads. They might not have as much time to devote to you as a privately hired attorney would.
You do not have to face these serious accusations on your own. If you are going to go on trial for armed robbery charges, contact Vasiliou Law. We can schedule a free consultation for you, and then we will get right to work on developing a defensive strategy that has the best chance of succeeding.
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