San Francisco Armed Robbery Lawyers

Robbery Defense Attorneys in San Francisco, California

Over 40 robberies take place on a daily basis in the San Francisco area alone with about 55% involving armed robbery. Many economists, law enforcement officials and investigators say that armed robberies are increasingly on the rise due to such an enormous drop in today’s economy and the desperate need to make that extra dollar. Many individuals who rob often do so to obtain items of value that can then be sold on the black market for cash and/or illicit drugs. Armed robbery is an extremely serious crime and if caught a person will be charged with an automatic felony offense in California.

San Francisco Criminal Defense Lawyers

Armed robbery is a violent crime involving the use of a deadly weapon. It involves the taking, or attempting to take an item or items of value from a person by use of force, threat of force, violence and/or fear. Many armed robberies are also associated with the commitment of additional violent crimes that include murder, drug crimes, kidnapping and/or carjacking. When a person finds themselves being investigated, formally charged or arrested for armed robbery, they should contact an experienced San Francisco armed robbery lawyer immediately. At our San Francisco criminal defense firm we are committed to offering clients excellent defense skills and a strong personal dedication throughout every step of the criminal court process.

When a crime is committed a person must be first identified in order to face criminal charges. In many instances, law enforcement may conduct a lineup of individuals that closely resemble the description of a suspect in an armed robbery case. When this occurs a witness to a crime may then be asked to identify a person whom they believe committed the crime. In doing so, a person may misidentify and name the wrong individual as the perpetrator of the crime. Misidentification can at times be a very strong defense for an armed robbery case, especially if there is no other supportive evidence that may actually connect a person to a crime.

Please contact our San Francisco criminal defense firm today if you or a loved one faces armed robbery charges. As knowledgeable San Francisco armed robbery attorneys we will fight aggressively against the charges that you may face in the effort to protect your future. At our San Francisco criminal defense firm we represent clients throughout the San Francisco area.

Penalties for Armed Robbery:

• Up to Life Imprisonment/Death Penalty
• Large Monetary Fines
• Mandatory Community Service
• Possible Driver’s License Revocation
• Probation
• Parole
• Lifetime Mark on Criminal Record
• Loss of Legal right to Own, Possess, Operate Firearms

Charged with armed robbery? Contact an attorney today!