Robbery in Gig Harbor

Robbery is defined as taking someone else's property against their will by using intimidation or violence, and it's one of the most serious crimes you can be charged with in Washington State. Prosecutors seek maximum punishment against those who are accused of robbery, and a conviction will incur life-altering repercussions that could result in many years behind bars. If you or a loved one has been charged with robbery, you need to work with an attorney who will fight on your behalf .

Robbery is more serious than shoplifting because the theft of property is combined with a violent crime against an individual. Punishments are even more severe if a deadly weapon was used during the robbery, and sometimes other charges accompany a robbery charge.

You need to contact a qualified lawyer as soon as possible if you've been charged with robbery in Washington State. A conviction could mean spending the rest of your life in prison, depending on the severity of the charge. Right now you need to take steps to protect your life and personal interests by contacting one of our Gig Harbor robbery attorneys without delay.

If you've been charged with robbery then it's likely you are desperate to find out if there is any way to have your charges dismissed. Spending any amount of time in prison will obviously have a tremendous impact on your life, but before your robbery lawyer can get started on your case they will want answers to some of these questions:

• What was your intent during the actions that lead to the robbery charge?
• What actions did you commit when the alleged crime took place?
• Do your actions warrant a robbery criminal charge?

Even if you only intended to steal property, but used intimidation or violence during the act, you can still be charged with robbery. The Gig Harbor robbery attorneys at the Law Office of Jason S. Newcombe understand the severity of a criminal robbery charge. Our team of experienced litigators will use their more than three decades of combined experience as they fight to protect your freedom. In many cases involving robbery, minimizing the defendant's punishments equates to its successful resolution, but we will work with you to discuss your best options, and then direct our energy toward that goal.

Robberies are categorized into different types according to their severity and the actions of the accused.

Armed Robberies include the use of a deadly weapon, such as a knife or gun. This charge usually accompanies crimes like home invasions or bank robberies.

Aggravated Assault involves bodily harm inflicted upon another person through the use of a weapon. Suspects are often charged with multiple crimes when this happens, which means the punishments could be even more severe.

Attempted Robbery involves a robbery that ends in failure. Even though no property was taken, the prosecutor could still seek a maximum sentence against the accused. Our Gig Harbor robbery attorneys need plenty of time to thoroughly investigate all robbery cases. Witnesses to the crime require interviews, and a complete examination of the prosecution's case must be conducted.

Call our law office today and schedule a free consultation with one of our experienced Gig Harbor attorneys. If you or a loved one has been charged with a robbery in Pierce County, we will put our 30 years of combined criminal defense experience to work for you while acting as your personal advocate with the court.

Our team of professional Gig Harbor litigators understand the severity of the situation and are ready to aggressively defend your freedom.