Central Florida Robbery and Armed Robbery Defense Attorney
If you have been charged with robbery or armed robbery in central Florida, contact an experienced criminal defense attorney at LaBar Adams. We are committed to providing the vigorous defense you need.
Florida law defines robbery as the taking of another person's property through the use of violence or fear. Robbery may be charged as a first-degree or second-degree felony:
- Robbery if committed without a weapon is a second-degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison.
- A robbery committed with a firearm or deadly weapon is a first-degree felony and is punishable by a maximum sentence of life in prison.
- A robbery that is committed with a weapon that is not a firearm or deadly weapon is also a first-degree felony, punishable by up to 30 years in prison.
Defenses to a Robbery Charge
There are a variety of defenses we may be able to raise on your behalf depending on the facts of your case:
- Mistaken identity: You may have been misidentified by a victim.
- No use of violence or fear: You must have taken property that a person was holding or that was in their custody. If you simply stole property without threatening violence or fear, you are not guilty of robbery.
- No use of a weapon or deadly weapon: In some cases, a question may arise about whether or not an object meets the legal definition of a weapon or deadly weapon. Since any robbery that involves a weapon is a first-degree felony, we will review the facts of your case carefully to fully investigate this issue.
Attorney N. Ryan LaBar is an experienced and skilled defense trial lawyer. If it is in your best interests to take your case to court, you can be confident that we will provide a strong defense to your charges at trial. If it is not in your best interests to take your case to trial, there are a variety of ways that we can help minimize the impact of your charges:
- We have a strong knowledge of Florida's sentencing guidelines and understand the role that mandatory prison sentences may play in our clients' cases.
- We are knowledgeable about Florida's 10-20-Life statute, habitual felony offender statute, prison release re-offender statute and other laws that may play a role in your case.
- We can negotiate with the prosecution to seek a favorable plea agreement on your behalf. Depending on the facts of your case, a favorable plea agreement might take many forms, including a plea to a lesser offense or an agreement that significantly reduces the penalties you might otherwise face if convicted of a robbery charge.
Contact Us
To schedule a free consultation with Orlando robbery defense lawyer N. Ryan LaBar, call 866-680-4LAW or contact us by e-mail.
