New York City Robbery Lawyer

Robbery Defense Attorney in Manhattan

New York penal law defines robbery as “forcible stealing.” Larceny is generally defined as taking property that belongs to another person with the intent of removing it from their possession forever – when you add force into that equation, you are charged with robbery. For example, if an individual were to take an unattended purse, he or she might face larceny charges. If that person grabbed the purse off the body of an individual with force, he or she might instead face the more severe charge of robbery.

If you or a loved one has been charged with any degree of robbery in New York City, you could be facing up to 25 years in prison, depending upon the circumstances of your alleged crime. Your rights are very important. If you are not properly defended by a qualified legal representative, you could face a much harsher sentence than necessary for your unique situation. That is why you must insist that your robbery attorney has the same consideration and dedication to upholding your freedom and legal rights that you have yourself.

Robbery charges in New York State:

Robbery in the third degree – If you forcibly steal property, you are guilty of this type of robbery. This is a class D felony which could result in up to 7 years in jail.

Robbery in the second degree – If you forcibly steal property and have the help of another person present, you cause physical injury to another person, display a firearm or the property you attempt to steal is a vehicle, you can be charged with 2nd degree robbery. This is a class C felony which could result in up to 15 years in jail.

Robbery in the first degree – If you forcibly steal property from another person and you cause serious physical injury to another person, are armed with a deadly weapon, use a dangerous instrument/weapon or display/use a firearm, you can charged with 1st degree robbery. This is a class B felony which could result in up to 25 years in jail.

Any type of criminal charge can be very upsetting and traumatic to the person facing the charges. That is why it is very important that you have the type of aggressive and experienced defense that you can count on. A New York robbery attorney at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP will fully investigate your case entirely in order to prepare the best possible defense.

Contact a Manhattan Robbery Attorney at Hochheiser & Hochheiser LLP to schedule your initial consultation.