Robbery and Armed Robbery Lawyer in Chicago

Robbery Charges & Penalties

We at the Law Offices of Howard J. Wise & Associates offer experienced and proven defense for those charged with robbery or armed robbery in the Chicago area. We are former prosecutors who know how the other side works to seek criminal convictions. We have handled thousands of cases as prosecutors and criminal defense attorneys and use our extensive knowledge to fight back for each client as we pursue the best possible outcome. We know the consequences of conviction and work tirelessly to defend our clients' innocence. For the aggressive defense you need, we urge you to contact a Chicago criminal defense lawyer at our offices at your earliest convenience. We are standing by to see how we can assist you.

Robbery involves the forceful taking of property from another. Armed robbery involves the use of a weapon, such as club, knife or firearm to threaten the other person to turn over property. The penalties for this offense are 4 to 15 years in the state penitentiary. If no weapon was used, such as in a purse snatching or so-called "strong arm robbery", the penalties are less severe. The severity of these cases should not be handled by anyone other than a highly experienced Chicago criminal lawyer.

Armed Robbery Defense in Chicago

Our firm works diligently to protect the rights of our clients. We investigate the whole incident thoroughly and examine the evidence the prosecution has built their case upon. Where there has been a confession, we review the situation for any violation of our client's rights against self-incrimination and, where found, immediately move to suppress the confession. We scrutinize lineup procedures for evidence of mistaken identity. If there has been a search of our client's home, we check for failures to obtain a warrant or other violations of our client's constitutional rights against search and seizure. We do everything in our power and use all of our resources to protect our clients.

Contact a Chicago robbery attorney at our offices for strong and aggressive defense against your charge.