Robbery is the act of depriving someone of their personal property while in their presence through the use of force or fear. The property can either be taken from the person or from their immediate surroundings. If a deadly weapon such as a gun is used or the victim suffers physical harm, the act can be classified as "armed" or "aggravated" and the severity of the punishment can be increased.
Depending on the nature incident and value of the stolen property, various punishments can include:
• imprisonment
• probation
• restitution (a penalty imposed which restores the worth of the property to the owner)
• fines
• court approved counseling
• other
Such punishments are the general rule and can increase or decrease based on additional factors. For example, a person's past criminal record can increase the likelihood that a more severe punishment will be proscribed. Additional factors can include, but are not limited to, the attitude of the community and the court toward the type of crime, the degree of media attention to the case, and other mitigating or aggravating circumstances.
The Law Offices of Dennis P. Biancanello is knowledgeable and skilled in the laws regarding robbery and burglaries. While representing a client who has been charged with theft, Dennis P. Biancanello can help by immediately beginning to prepare the case. This early preparation stage involves gathering all the helpful facts to the case, legal research and identifying what defense will be used.
