Robbery

A person is guilty of committing a robbery Las Vegas if he or she unlawfully takes property from another by use of force, violence or threats. The threats can be to hurt the victim, the victim’s family, the victim’s property, or other people present at the scene. The threats can be either immediate or forward-looking.

Robbery is considered a violent crime in Nevada and is treated very seriously. A conviction for robbery can carry a sentence of 2 to 15 years in Nevada State Prison. If the defendant used or possessed a deadly weapon during the robbery, the judge may double the sentence. The Las Vegas robbery defense attorneys at Hofland & Tomsheck are experienced trial lawyers who will aggressively fight to protect your rights. Contact them today for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.

Just because you have been charged with robbery does not mean the prosecution will be able to convict you. Several defenses to the charge of robbery have proven to be effective in getting a defendant’s charges reduced or even dismissed. Defense strategies successfully utilized by a Las Vegas robbery attorney at Hofland & Tomsheck may include:

• No force or fear: To be a robbery, the crime must have been accomplished by force, violence or causing fear in the victim. If property was taken but without fear of force, the far lessor charge of larceny may apply.
• Intention to take property: In order to be the basis for a robbery charge, there must be an intention to take the property at the time of the violence or threats.
• The property must be taken against a person’s will: If the person has no claim of ownership or right of possession, the charge can be challenged.
• Mistaken identity: Robbers often conceal their identity and witnesses are notoriously inaccurate in their description of the crime. If the prosecution is unable to prove beyond a reasonable doubt the defendant committed the crime, then dismissal and pleading to lessor charges is a possibility.
• False allegations: Defendants of all sorts are falsely accused of crimes they did not commit. The motives could be revenge or just a mistake. A knowledgeable Las Vegas robbery lawyer will fully investigate the evidence, including both witness statements and forensic evidence.
• Striking a prior: If there is a prior plea or conviction for robbery, there is a possibility that a prior could be struck for a number of reasons, including inadequacy of prior counsel.

A conviction of robbery carries with it not just the repercussions from the sentence but also a lifetime of stigma. Future employers, landlords and anyone who cares to access public records will know of the conviction. Do not let your future rest with anything but a qualified and skillful criminal trial attorney. Protect yourself from robbery charges in Las Vegas by contacting the time-proven attorneys at Hofland & Tomsheck today for a free, confidential consultation. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain.