Robbery is a far more serious crime than theft because it is considered a crime against another person. Even if the object you are accused of taking was not particularly valuable, robbery is a felony. As a convicted felon, you face the loss of civil rights such as the right to own a firearm. Few employers would want to hire someone who has a felony conviction on their record.
At the Zolman Law Firm, our lawyers defend people who are charged with all kinds of criminal charges, including robbery. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and your options. We have offices in Mid County and South County in St. Louis.
There are three degrees of robbery in Missouri:
- Third-degree robbery is the use of force or threat of force to steal from another person
- Second-degree robbery is the cause of injury in the course of robbery
- First-degree robbery is robbery using a weapon
There are defenses to robbery. Examples are mistaken identity, or that you had a right to the property. Given the seriousness of the charges you face, it's important not to talk to police or anyone else until you have spoken to an attorney. You need to understand your rights, potential consequences and potential defenses before you say anything to police.
Contact a Missouri Violent Crime Attorney at the Zolman Law Firm
The longer you wait to speak to an attorney, the more damage you may do to your case. For a free initial consultation with an experienced St. Louis robbery attorney, call 314-714-5532 or send us an e-mail.
