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Key Defense Strategies in Armed Robbery Cases

April 27, 2024Eric G. Johnson

Armed robbery is a serious criminal offense, meaning you will need a strong legal advocate when you are going up against the prosecution’s case against you. An experienced criminal defense lawyer may be able to help you reduce your penalties or have the charges against you dropped entirely.

Your criminal defense attorney may be able to identify relevant defenses that you can raise in your case. For example, you may argue that you have been wrongly accused, you lacked the requisite intent to commit the crime, or you did not use force or intimidation during the altercation in question. If you have been charged with armed robbery, you should contact John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm. We represent criminal defendants in Louisiana with skill and determination, and we would be happy to discuss your case today.

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  • What Are Common Defense Strategies in Armed Robbery Cases?
  • How a Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help You if You Have Been Charged With Armed Robbery
  • Let the Experienced Armed Robbery Defense Attorneys With John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm Represent You Today

What Are Common Defense Strategies in Armed Robbery Cases?

Having a strong defense against armed robbery charges can affect the outcome of your case, and your lawyer will work with you to try to identify any legal defenses that you can raise against the prosecution. You may be able to use one of the following defense strategies in your armed robbery case:

  • No Intent: A person can defend against armed robbery charges by arguing that they lacked the intent to steal the property because they believed the property belonged to them.
  • Innocent: People make mistakes, and eyewitnesses may accidentally accuse the wrong person. False accusations are possible, but you will need a skilled criminal defense lawyer who will work hard to prove that you were falsely accused.
  • No Force or Intimidation: The legal definition of armed robbery requires the use of force or intimidation. You may be able to have the penalties against you lessened if you can prove that you did not use force or intimidation when the event in question occurred.

With so much on the line, defendants charged with armed robbery need a strong legal advocate who can raise proper legal defenses that may cause the prosecution to lessen the charges against them.

How a Criminal Defense Lawyer Can Help You if You Have Been Charged With Armed Robbery

There are so many nuances in the legal field that a regular person will most likely struggle to defend themselves well against their charges. However, a lawyer will take the time to investigate your case, pinpoint relevant defenses that will help you, and protect your constitutional rights throughout the legal process. Having a skilled and aggressive criminal defense attorney can potentially lead to the prosecution lessening the charges against you or dropping the charges altogether.

When a person is convicted of armed robbery, the penalties are significant. In fact, Louisiana law states that a person convicted of armed robbery will be sentenced to at least 10 years in prison, but the sentence could amount to 99 years depending on the facts of the case. Your future depends on the outcome of your case, which is why you need an attorney who will work tirelessly to defend you.

Let the Experienced Armed Robbery Defense Attorneys With John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm Represent You Today

The minimum sentence following an armed robbery conviction is 10 years in prison, but some defendants receive sentences that last for multiple decades. The prosecution will stop at nothing to prove that you are guilty of the crime, and defendants rarely prove their innocence without the representation and advice of a seasoned criminal defense lawyer. If you have been charged with armed robbery, you should reach out to the team of passionate and skilled criminal defense attorneys with John D. & Eric G. Johnson Law Firm.

You deserve excellent legal representation as you fight the charges against you. Do not hesitate to reach us by filling out our contact form or by calling (318) 377-1555 today.

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