In Louisiana, an armed robbery conviction carries a mandatory minimum of 10 years of imprisonment without the possibility of probation, parole, or suspension of sentence. In some cases, the sentence can be as high as 99 years of imprisonment. A conviction for attempted armed robbery carries up to 49.5 years in imprisonment.
Other charges of robbery may be filed when an alleged victim claims property was taken by force from their person or from their control. These charges also carry the possibility of substantial prison sentences.
Such cases may be thoroughly investigated and may involve experienced detectives and prosecutors. Others may not have been as well investigated. Either way, your case needs to be thoroughly reviewed and potential witnesses need to be identified as well as investigated.
There is no standard robbery case. They can involve confessions, identification of suspects by eyewitnesses, cell phone tracking, geolocation, extensive physical evidence collection, and testimony by multiple expert witnesses.
It is important to start preparing for a robbery or attempted robbery trial from the moment of arrest, even if the case will be resolved with a guilty plea to a lesser charge and sentence. It is important to prepare a cohesive theory of defense. It is important to gather evidence, secure witnesses to investigate, and to question the government’s evidence or witnesses as quickly as possible.
For these reasons, it is important to have an attorney who has defended robbery or attempted robbery charges. It is important to have an attorney with trial experience. It is important to have an attorney who will aggressively pursue favorable plea agreements.
Lee is an experienced trial attorney. He has defended clients charged with robbery and attempted robbery. If you or a loved one has been charged with robbery or attempted robbery, please call today to see how he can help.