Chicago Robbery Attorney

If you or a loved one has been arrested and charged with a crime in Chicago, you owe it to yourself to obtain the best criminal defense representation possible.

To learn more about your legal rights, contact the Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg today.

All initial consultations are FREE of charge.

As one of the most common property crimes committed in Chicago, robbery is a severe charge that can result in prison sentences upwards of 50 years, depending on the nature of the crime. In 2008, over 17,300 individuals were convicted of robbery in Chicago. This is nearly three times the rate of robbery convictions averaged throughout U.S.

For the best chances of minimal or no conviction, it's essential that those accused of robbery in Chicago and surrounding areas consult with an experienced robbery lawyer at the Law Offices of Andrew M. Weisberg.

For years, Mr. Weisberg has provided aggressive defense representation to persons charged with robbery. To discuss your case in a free consultation, contact our law offices today.

Types of Robbery Charges in Chicago

As with murder, robbery charges in Chicago can vary drastically from case to case depending on a number of factors. For robbery specifically, some of the mitigating factors may involve whether:

• Force was used (including verbal threats) during the act
• A weapon or firearm is used during the act
• The defendant entered another individual's home during the act
• The defendant is accused of illegally taking a motor vehicle

In the event that a motor vehicle is the allegedly stolen property, the accused with be charged with burglary, rather than some type of robbery.

Various types of robbery charges include:

• Robbery, in which an individual is accused of taking another person's property via use of force. Classified as a Class 2 felony, robbery typically carries a 3 to 7 year prison sentence in the state of Illinois. Robbery charges may be elevated to Class 1 felonies if they are committed in a school or place of worship; or if they are committed against handicapped or elderly individuals (i.e. those over 60 years old).
• Aggravated robbery, in which an individual is accused of unlawfully taking another person's property by stating or suggesting through their actions that they have a weapon or firearm. Aggravated robbery convictions are punishable by anywhere from 4 to 30 years in prison.
• Armed robbery, in which an individual is accused of using a dangerous weapon (not merely just a firearm) to illegally take another person's property. While armed robbery convictions usually carry 6 to 30 year prison sentences, when someone is hurt or killed during this act, the charges can be elevated, and sentences can be up to 60 years in prison.

How Mr. Weisberg Can Help You

Mr. Weisberg focuses his practice on protecting the rights of the accused by:

• Thoroughly re-examine all of the opposing evidence in the case, including witness statements, to look for any possible incongruities and/or fallacies
• Scrutinize the facts of the case to find new evidence that will bolster the defense
• Find ballistics experts, forensic scientists and other specialists who can provide expert testimony (to further strengthen the defense), when necessary in legal proceedings
• Represent the defendant in all necessary legal proceedings, including bail hearings, trial proceedings and parole violation proceedings.

To find out how Chicago lawyer Mr. Weisberg can help you and your case, contact him directly by calling (773) 908-9811.