Towson Robbery Defense Attorney

Experienced Robbery Defense Attorney in Towson

Robbery is a term that is often used to describe various forms of theft. People may say that they have been robbed if someone took something that belonged to them or even if they received a bad deal or did not get an award or something of value they believed they deserved to receive. However, robbery is a specific criminal offense that has been defined under the laws of the state of Maryland, and because it is considered a violent crime, a conviction can lead to severe penalties. At Baltimore Legal Services, we provide legal representation for people who have been charged with robbery or other crimes. With our experience representing clients in a wide variety of criminal defense cases, we can protect the rights of the accused and help them resolve their cases successfully.

Robbery and Armed Robbery in Maryland

In Maryland, robbery is defined as taking or attempting to take something of value from another person through the use of force or threats to harm the victim or another party. Unlike simple theft, robbery involves a direct confrontation with the victim, and it may also occur in conjunction with other offenses, such as assault. Examples of situations that may lead to robbery charges include:

• Street robbery: During a "mugging," a person may accost someone on the sidewalk, threaten them with violence, and force them to hand over their wallet.
• Commercial robbery: A person may enter a convenience store, imply that they have a weapon, and demand money from the register.
• Home invasion robbery: A person may intrude into someone else's residence and use intimidation to obtain valuables. While breaking and entering into a home with the intent of committing theft may lead to burglary charges, using violence or threats to take property from the homeowner may also lead to charges of robbery.

Robbery is a felony offense in Maryland. A person who commits or attempts to commit robbery could potentially be sentenced to as much as 15 years in prison. If a person allegedly used a dangerous weapon such as a gun or a knife, they may be charged with armed robbery, and they may face a maximum prison sentence of 20 years.

Legal Defense Against Robbery Charges

Our experienced criminal defense attorney may be able to employ various strategies to defend someone accused of robbery, including:

• Questioning the evidence: By closely reviewing the evidence that allegedly shows that a person committed robbery, we may be able to question whether it actually proves that the defendant committed the offense in question. For example, if a security camera captured footage of a robbery, we may question whether the defendant can be conclusively identified or whether images are too blurry to provide certainty of the identity of the alleged offender.
• Challenging accusations of force or threats: Since force or intimidation is a key element of robbery, it may be possible to question whether the defendant engaged in this type of behavior. If the evidence that force or threats were used is insufficient, charges could potentially be reduced to theft, or a case may even be dismissed altogether.
• Consent: If it can be demonstrated that the alleged victim consented to the taking of their property, robbery charges could potentially be dropped. Demonstrating that accusations were false and that no force or threats were used because a defendant believed they had permission to take the items in question may lead to a dismissal of robbery charges.

Contact Our Towson, MD Robbery Defense Attorney

Charges of robbery or armed robbery are very serious, and they demand a strong legal defense. At Baltimore Legal Services, we can determine the best defense strategies while ensuring that a defendant's rights will be protected and working to help them achieve a favorable resolution to their case. Contact us at 858-523-8423 to arrange a free consultation and begin developing a successful defense.