Violent crime refers to events such as homicide, rape, and battery that result in an injury to an alleged victim.
Robbery is also considered a violent crime because it involves the use or threat of force against a person.
Robbery is defined in California Penal Code §211 as the felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear. Certain types of robbery have been singled out for stiffer penalties on the basis of where they occur (e.g., inside a home, near an ATM, etc.) or the status of the victim (e.g., taxi cab drivers) pursuant to California Penal Code §212.5 which distinguishes between first and second degree robbery.
As in other areas of criminal law, it is impossible to accurately predict real-life outcomes on the basis of the criminal statutes. Seth P. Chazin is a certified criminal law specialist whose successes in the defense of violent crimes reflect his comprehensive knowledge of criminal law, his unique ability to assert his clients’ interests in the most effective manner, and his aggressive plan of attack for the rights of the accused. For more than 20 years, Seth P. Chazin has been in the business of beating law enforcement in the investigation, definition and resolution of criminal cases.
Victories/Successful Defenses
Client broke into store, caught during commission of robbery, damaged property – NO CHARGES FILED
Pre-File- client suspected of committing separate crimes of residential burglary (a "Strike") and vandalism. We were able to convince the District Attorney to not file charges in either case.
Client breaks in truck and is observed making his get-away - NO CHARGES FILED
Read more about our robbery victories and successes
If you or someone you know needs assistance with allegations of robbery, the time to start fighting back is immediately. CALL NOW to benefit from the expertise and experience of Seth P. Chazin.
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DID YOU KNOW? A conviction for robbery does not require any assault, verbal threats nor use of a weapon to substantiate the alleged victim’s fear.
DID YOU KNOW? Where there are two or more alleged victims of a robbery, there may be as many criminal counts as victims, regardless if there was only one piece of property.
DID YOU KNOW? A robbery which is committed by a defendant, within his or her own residence, is robbery of the first degree. [People v. McCullough (1992) 9 Cal.App.4th 1298, 1300-1301.]
DID YOU KNOW? California’s Three-Strikes law applies to anyone convicted of a second felony (if he/she had a prior conviction for a “violent” or “serious” felony) by doubling the sentence received for the second felony conviction.
