Los Angeles Robbery Attorney

Consequences of a Robbery Conviction

Robbery is a theft crime which, by definition, entails the illegal taking of property by way of violence or intimidation.  If a dangerous weapon is involved, whether or not it is actually used, the charge is becomes armed robbery.  Depending on the specifics of the alleged crime, your child may be charged with first or second degree robbery and this will affect the potential penalties involved.  Robbery can be charged as a felony crime and thus demands an aggressive defense by a skilled Los Angeles juvenile crime lawyer. 

Even though the juvenile court system is centered on rehabilitation rather than punishment, if your child is convicted or a felony, he or she will face significant consequences.  These may include incarceration in the Division of Juvenile Justice (DJJ), similar to an adult state prison but for minors and not a mild environment.  If you child has a felony conviction on his or her record, they will also experience consequences additional to those ordered by the court.  They may have trouble gaining employment or housing, obtaining a loan or gaining permission to travel overseas.  They will have certain civil rights denied them, such as the ability to vote or to practice certain professions.

Defending Robbery Charges

If your child has been charged with robbery, contact us right away.  Mark Haushalter & Ryan Okabe have extensive experience defending charges of juvenile crimes.  We will review your child's case to compile any facts or evidence that can be used to their benefit.  In the case of robbery, the prosecution must prove that any alleged victim actually felt threatened by your child, and this is one of the factors we will closely analyze.  Our thorough preparation and attention to detail will serve your child well in combating these charges.

If your child has been charged with robbery, contact a Los Angeles robbery attorney right away.