Murfreesboro Robbery Attorney
Defense in Robbery Cases
If you have been charged with robbery, you are facing serious criminal accusations that can result in harsh consequences. Robbery is a theft crime that involves taking a person's property by intimidation or force. Aggravated robbery has the added component of the use of a deadly weapon or causing bodily harm. Especially aggravated robbery includes both a weapon and injuries. Any type of robbery is a felony crime that can result in harsh sentencing such as:
- Incarceration
- Fines
- Victim restitution
- Court-ordered counseling
- Public service
Defense in a robbery case can include challenging the identification of the defendant as the robber, along with errors made in police procedures. When a person has been accused of robbery it is usually because they have been identified by either the victim or a witness to the crime. Mistakes made in identifying a suspect are fairly common, especially if the crime occurred after dark, and in a place where there was poor or no lighting. Other factors that can contribute to misidentification include the age of the victim, their emotional state at the time of the robbery, the presence of a weapon, as well as pressure from police, family, and other sources to identify the perpetrator of the crime. The use of illegal police procedures can violate a person's constitutional rights, which can result in a reduction in charges or case dismissal.
If you have been charged with robbery, contact a Murfreesboro criminal defense attorney for legal advice. An experienced lawyer can review your case and give you valuable feedback regarding your defense options and how best to challenge the prosecution's case.
Defending Robbery Charges
Attorney Stan Bennett has been a legal professional and criminal defense lawyer for many years. When preparing a defense, he looks very carefully at the evidence, as well as the circumstances surrounding the arrest. He uses any weaknesses in the prosecution's case to mitigate the charges against you. His office is dedicated to providing aggressive representation and pursuing the best possible outcome to your legal situation.
Contact a Murfreesboro robbery lawyerfor qualified legal counsel and representation if you have been charged with the crime of robbery.