Hartford Robbery Defense Attorneys Fight for You

Skilled defense against theft and robbery charges in Hartford & Manchester, CT

Here in CT, the courts define robbery as when an individual uses physical force or the threat of force against another person to take his or her property. It differs from burglary in that it involves the use of force or physical confrontation between the robber and the victim. Theft on its own may be a misdemeanor, but physical intimidation turns the action into a felony – and penalties upon conviction can be severe.

Arrests for theft and robbery often hinge on the descriptions and testimony of witnesses, who are often proven unreliable by misremembering details or misidentifying their assailants. Our attorneys protect your rights – we understand that you are innocent until proven guilty, and we work to clear your name and avoid the harsh penalties that can come with a theft crime conviction.

The Hartford criminal defense attorneys at Barry, Taylor & Levesque, LLC provide strategic legal representation when you’re facing robbery charges. Our lawyers have years of experience defending clients against theft, burglary, and larceny charges, working to keep your record clean and negotiate with prosecutors for the best possible outcome for your case. Call us today.

What you should know about robbery charges

Under state penal code, robbery, burglary, and theft all fall under the category of larceny. The difference between the different types of larceny depends on the way the act was committed. For example, burglary involves taking property from a home without the use of force. Check fraud or embezzlement are also forms of larceny and theft.

Under CGS § 53a-133, a person commits robbery when, in the course of committing larceny,  he or she  uses or threatens the use of physical force.  He or she may use force to either prevent the person from resisting the taking of the property, or to compel the person to aid in the commission of the larceny.

Typically, a person may be arrested for robbery if he or she takes money or property from another:

• By the use of physical force or intimidation
• With the intent to keep it permanently
• With the victim present
• Without the owner’s consent

As you can see, unlike other types of theft, robbery entails taking money or property directly from someone. One example of robbery would be an individual entering a convenience store, showing the clerk a gun, demanding money from the register, taking it, and leaving. This satisfies charges for robbery, as the individual used physical intimidation, took money with intent to keep without consent, and took it directly from the victim.