Robbery Defense Attorneys in New York, NY

Using extreme force, threats and/or intimidation against someone to obtain property is the crime of robbery. It is unlike burglary because it is a face to face confrontation. Robbery is a very serious felony offense in the state of New York that will require the immediate attention of a professional New York robbery attorney. At the Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin, as New York criminal defense lawyers we have the qualifications that are needed to face prosecutors concerning any type of robbery charge.  We will provide you with excellent legal skill and intelligent representation for your New York robbery case throughout the entire legal process.

New York Robbery Charges

In New York a person can be charged with robbery, aggravated robbery or armed robbery. Robbery is a very personal crime that involves instilling fear in and/or force against a victim before, during or after the commission of a property crime. Aggravated robbery involves robbery that results in great bodily injury, having an accomplice present, and/or by use of a weapon. One or all three components must be present to face an aggravated battery charge. Armed robbery is the most dangerous form of robbery and involves the use or threat of use of a weapon or simulated weapon. All three types of robbery offenses are major felonies in New York and will be aggressively pursued by prosecutors and law enforcement.

Penalties for Robbery in New York

In New York, robbery is legally classified as first degree robbery, second degree robbery or third degree robbery.  A person will be charged according to the circumstances surrounding the robbery that took place. In addition, if a vehicle is involved during the commission of robbery, carjacking may also be charged. All three classifications of robbery may result in a jail or prison sentence, restitution, fines, community service, probation and parole. In some instances, a robbery conviction may also result in a lifetime sentence behind bars or even the death penalty. When sentencing is enforced a judge may also take into consideration any past criminal convictions on a person’s record in order to insure that the penalties imposed are fair.

If you or someone you love is in need of a New York robbery defense lawyer, please contact us today. At the Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin we can begin our own investigation into the charges immediately in order to protect your legal rights. The prosecution must prove that the person they are accusing is the one who in fact committed the crime. This can be very difficult because in many robbery cases there are often no witnesses other then the alleged victim. At the Law Offices of Brian D. Perskin our attorneys are strategic when providing clients with excellent defense tactics. Please contact our firm today if you need legal advice, guidance and/or representation for any type of robbery case in Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn and Queens, New York.

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