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Minneapolis Robbery Attorneys

Defending Anyone Accused of Robbery

Robbery is considered a “person crime” in Minnesota, which means it is a crime that directly impacts and endangers a person. For this reason, prosecutors and courts take robbery charges more seriously than most other criminal offenses—and so should you. If you’ve been charged with robbery, start preparing a powerful defense right now by connecting with Brockton D. Hunter P.A.

Founded by former U.S. Army Recon Scout Attorney Brock Hunter, our law firm has become known for combining strategic thinking and tenacity while defending clients from serious criminal charges like robbery. We know just how much is at stake if you are convicted, so we’ll fight like we’re defending ourselves. Discover all the ways we can start defending your rights by reaching out today.

Our award-winning team is ready to defend you against robbery charges in Minneapolis. Call (612) 979-1112 to request a consultation.

What Is the Crime of Robbery?

Robbery is a theft crime that is generally described as using fear, intimidation, force, or violence to take someone else’s property. In Minnesota, robbery is charged as a felony by default.

Typically, robbery requires the victim to be present at the time of the alleged crime; if they are not present, the crime would likely be a form of burglary. Furthermore, the stolen item does not need to be directly in the victim’s grasp or possession for the crime to be considered robbery. Instead, the victim only needs to be nearby or present for the forceful theft of their property.

Levels of Robbery Charges in Minnesota

In Minnesota, robbery is usually charged as one of three levels of the crime, depending on the circumstances of the alleged incident:

  • Simple robbery. Minnesota Statutes § 609.24 describes simple robbery as using force or threats to take someone’s property with or without hurting them in the process.
    • The penalties for simple robbery can include up to 10 years in prison and/or up to $20,000 in fines.
  • Aggravated robbery in the second degree. Minnesota Statutes § 609.245 describes aggravated robbery in the second degree as using force or threats to take someone’s property, with or without hurting them, and while implying that you possess a dangerous weapon like a knife or firearm.
    • The penalties for aggravated robbery in the second degree can include up to 15 years in prison and/or up to $30,000 in fines.
  • Aggravated robbery in the first degree. Minnesota Statutes § 609.245 describes aggravated robbery in the first degree (also called ‘armed robbery’ in some contexts) as using force or threats to take someone’s property, with or without hurting them, and while wielding or inflicting harm with a dangerous weapon like a knife, baton, or firearm.
    • The penalties for armed robbery can include up to 20 years in prison and/or up to $35,000 in fines.

Defense Strategies Against Robbery Charges

Has a police investigator tried to convince you that there is no way for you to beat the robbery charges filed against you? Don’t listen to them. It’s a tactic to try to pressure you into admitting guilt, even if you know you didn’t do anything wrong!

Stand up for yourself right now by letting the Minneapolis robbery defense attorneys of Brockton D. Hunter P.A. defend you. We can look for creative solutions and tried-and-true arguments to prepare a defense in your name.

Every case needs a unique defense, but some common robbery defense strategies are:

  • Insufficient evidence. The prosecution must prove that you committed the robbery with evidence that proves guilt “beyond a reasonable doubt.” A focus of any criminal defense strategy is to argue that there is simply not enough evidence to reach this high evidential burden.
  • Inadmissible evidence. In some cases, we can argue that key pieces of evidence are inadmissible and must not be allowed to influence the jury’s verdict. For example, if evidence was taken from you during an unconstitutional search and seizure, it might be unusable in court.
  • False allegations. Have you been falsely accused of robbing someone? Let us know, so we can start looking for evidence that proves the allegations don’t have merit. Sometimes something as simple as a statement of your character from a trustworthy third party can make all the difference.
  • Mistaken identity. Many robberies occur in dark settings and are completed by people who take strides to conceal who they are, which makes it difficult for the victim to identify the culprit later. We can consider using the argument of mistaken identity for your case, depending on its details.
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