Robbery — a theft that involves violence (threats or weapons of any kind) — is taken more seriously than regular theft by the criminal justice system, because it poses a threat not just to property but to personal safety.
Many of our clients know that the consequences of a conviction may be serious and permanent, including long prison sentences and mandatory minimums if they are charged with using a firearm, or committing a robbery for a criminal organization.
They also know that they need a lawyer who will take their situation seriously and will protect them through the criminal justice system. At the office of Nicholas St-Pierre, we have that experience.
Consult With Our Lawyer Today. A First Meeting Is Always Free.
If you have been accused of robbery, it's important to consult with a lawyer as soon as possible. We can provide you with the answers and information you need to face the charges. To book a free initial consultation, call us at 613-233-3793 or email us using our online form.
What We Analyze To Fight Your Charges
There are a number of areas we can focus on to help your case. These include:
- Witness testimony: Identification or eyewitness testimony is notoriously unreliable, particularly for crimes that involve high emotions, events that happen quickly and people who do not know one another. Robberies often involve all three. The mere fact that you have been identified as a possible perpetrator by eyewitnesses is not generally enough to convict you without more solid evidence that you have actually committed the crime.
- The circumstances of your arrest: We will look at how your investigation was handled and how you were arrested. You may have made statements or had items in your possession that do not look good for you. However, they cannot be used against you if any mistakes were made during your arrest and investigation.
- Advising you: It is often possible to plead to a lesser charge, or agree to conditions that will allow you to avoid incarceration, but we will be with you at every step to advise if it's the right thing to do or if you should be going to trial.
- Aggravating factors: Many factors may cause the Crown to be overly zealous when assessing your matter. These include the level of violence used to commit the robbery, whether there was a weapon used (such as a firearm/gun), whether a disguise was used to commit the robbery, and whether it was a home invasion, whether the robbery involved extensive planning, and whether the victims were injured — especially if any victim was a vulnerable person.
Contact Us For A Free Consultation Today
Call 613-233-3793 or fill out our online form to speak to our lawyer for Ottawa and Gatineau. Let us help you fight your robbery charge.
