When it comes to any kind of robbery, it means that the accused party who executed the robbery, if found guilty, would be convicted of a felony. If anyone intentionally steals with force or threat, they are in violation of California Penal Code 211.

If you take away something that doesn’t belong to you and you deprive the rightful owners of their personal property,  you did this in front of their presence, you carried out the act in a threatening or forceful manner, and you did so without the owners approval, these are considered to be elements for the crime of robbery.

In defining  robberies, it should also be noted that there are two distinct classifications of robbery, both of which gets treated differently and are also punishable by different measures. First degree robbery is distinguishable by the fact that the robbery took place at someone else’s home, in someone’s car, and also at a financial institution for instance, after someone just completed a transaction.

Second degree robbery would be anywhere else, like a place of business, for example.

First degree robbery’s fines differ from the other form of robbery in terms of time served in the state prison. A 2^nd degree robbery has the possibility of two, three or four years in prison, while 1^st degree robbery may subject you to either three, four or six years in prison. If there were multiple victims involved in the robbery, fines and penalties will likely increase.

If it is that you are currently in the middle of a trial for robbery and you’re innocent, the Orange County criminal defense attorneys can help you with their superb experience. They have helped scores of individuals connected with robbery prove their innocence. This maybe a case where the accused was misidentified by a victim, or falsely accused. No matter how complicated the case is, they can help. To learn more about the law firm, visit www.cmcdefense.com or call 949-250-6097.