Fredericksburg Robbery Lawyer
Defense Against Robbery Charges in Fredericksburg County
If you have been charged with robbery after allegedly committing theft while putting another in fear of bodily injury or committing an act of violence, you could be facing very serious consequences. It is very important that you do not hesitate before reaching out to Fredericksburg criminal defense lawyer Andrew J. Cornick, Attorney at Law.
Have you been arrested for robbery? Call Andrew J. Cornick, Attorney at Law, today at (540) 386-0204 or contact the firm online to schedule a consultation with a skilled robbery attorney in Fredericksburg.
What is Robbery?
Under Virginia law, robbery is defined as someone else’s property from their person or in their presence against their will through the use of force, violence, or intimidation.
A robbery charge must involve all of the following elements:
- Stealing property
- The property belongs to someone else
- The property was taken from the person directly or from their presence
- The property was taken against the owner’s will
- The offense involved force, violence, or intimidation
What are the Penalties For Robbery in Virginia?
- When a person suffers serious bodily injury or dies during the commission of the offense, robbery is considered a Class 2 felony, punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or a fine of up to $100,000.
- If the offense involves displaying or using a firearm, robbery is charged as a Class 3 felony, which carries a prison sentence between 5 and 20 years, as well as a fine of up to $100,000.
- If robbery is committed by using physical force not resulting in serious injury or by displaying or using a deadly weapon other than a firearm in a threatening matter, the offense is considered a Class 5 felony, punishable by either imprisonment between 1 to 10 years or a jail term of up to 12 months, as well as a maximum fine of $2,500.
- If robbery is committed by threat or intimidation without the use of a deadly weapon, the offense is a Class 6 felony, which carries a prison sentence ranging from 1 to 5 years or a maximum jail term of 12 months, as well as a fine not exceeding $2,500.
Building a Strong Defense Against Robbery Charges
In order to convict you, a prosecutor must be able to prove that you had the intention to steal or did steal while threatening bodily harm or committing bodily harm. I work hard to build a defense strategy for your case by investigating the evidence the prosecution has against you. If I can find holes in their evidence or in their case, I can use this to find the best possible outcome for your case.
Contact Our Robbery Attorney in Fredericksburg Today
Have you been arrested for or accused of robbery or related theft charges? As a Fredericksburg criminal defense attorney with more than 10 years of experience, I can help. Turn to Andrew J. Cornick, Attorney at Law, when you need a lawyer and legal team who will fight for your rights and work to prevent a conviction, in or out of court.
Contact Andrew J. Cornick, Attorney at Law, today to get started on your defense with a Fredericksburg robbery lawyer.
For more than 17 years, Attorney Andy Cornick has devoted his career to the practice of criminal law. He has defended clients accused of DUI/DWI, first-degree murder, and many other crimes. As a former prosecutor with experience on the other side of the courtroom, he pursues each case with an unmatched upper hand.
"MY GOAL IS TO EMPOWER MY CLIENTS. I take great pride working within the system to prevent miscarriages of justice whenever I can." - Andrew J. Cornick