Houston Aggravated Robbery Defense Attorney

Aggravated Robbery Lawyer in the City of Houston, TX, Helps Clients Face Serious Robbery Charges in Harris County, Fort Bend County, Montgomery County, and Throughout Texas

Were you arrested and charged with aggravated robbery? A conviction can have devastating consequences for your freedom and future. You need experienced legal counsel to help you fight for a favorable resolution to your case. Turn to a Houston aggravated robbery defense attorney from Chernoff Law for help.

I am criminal defense lawyer Ed Chernoff. For more than 35 years, I’ve been practicing law in the criminal justice system. My career has taken me to both sides of the criminal courtroom, as I spent five years as a top-performing prosecutor with the Harris County District Attorney’s office. In 1991, I realized I wanted to use the experience and knowledge I gained to help people accused of breaking the law. For the past three-plus decades, I’ve represented thousands of clients in Houston and throughout Texas and the country. I’ve taken over 150 cases to a jury trial, including some of the most complicated and high-profile criminal matters. I’ve earned a reputation as a smart, tough advocate for my client’s rights and interests.

Reach out today for a free initial case evaluation to talk to an aggravated robbery lawyer in the City of Houston, TX, about your legal options for facing your charges. When you choose my firm to help you after an arrest, you can expect that I will pursue every avenue in trying to secure the best possible outcome for you in your case. 

What Is Aggravated Robbery?

Texas Penal Code Title 7, Sec. 29.03 is Texas’s aggravated robbery statute. The statute defines aggravated robbery as committing theft with intent to obtain or maintain control of another’s property while intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly:

• Causing serious bodily injury to another person
• Using or exhibiting a deadly weapon
• Causing bodily injury to another person or threatening that person or placing them in fear of imminent injury or death, when the other person is disabled or 65 years old or older

Penalties for an Aggravated Robbery Conviction in Texas

Aggravated robbery is graded as a first-degree felony offense under Texas law. A conviction for aggravated robbery carries a penalty of life imprisonment or a term of incarceration falling between five to 99 years, plus a potential fine of up to $10,000. In addition, a conviction for aggravated robbery may also include restitution as part of the sentence, which requires a defendant to reimburse the victim or victims for the financial losses they suffered from the robbery. 

Defenses to an Aggravated Robbery Charge

The potential defense you might raise against your aggravated robbery charge includes:

• The victim or victims did not suffer serious bodily injury
• The victim or victims were not 65 years old or older or do not qualify as a “disabled person”
• The victim(s) did not suffer a serious bodily injury
• No deadly weapon was used or exhibited – for example, if you used a toy gun or held a “finger gun” in your pocket
• The victim(s) mistakenly identified you as the assailant
• You have an alibi for when the robbery took place
• You were not unlawfully appropriating property; however, you may still face a charge of assault or aggravated assault if the victim suffered injury or was placed in fear of imminent injury

Let a Houston Aggravated Robbery Defense Attorney Fight for a Favorable Result in Your Case

You need seasoned legal representation to help you defend your rights and interests after you have been arrested and charged with aggravated robbery. An aggravated robbery lawyer in the City of Houston, TX, can advocate on your behalf and stand with you through the criminal justice process. When you turn to me and my firm for help facing your charges, I will promptly go to work on your behalf:

• Conducting an independent investigation to obtain any evidence that can be used to build a strong, persuasive defense case
• Taking the time to go over your charges with you so that you understand the possible outcomes in your case and what you can expect at each stage of the criminal justice process
• Ensuring that your constitutional rights are protected by filing motions to exclude evidence that may have been obtained by the police in an unlawful search or through unlawful interrogation
• Challenging the sufficiency of the evidence against you by moving to reduce or dismiss your charges
• Aggressively pursuing a favorable resolution in your case, whether by minimizing your sentencing exposure through a negotiated plea agreement or by using my decades of litigation experience to advocate on your behalf at trial if you choose to contest your charges

Contact Chernoff Law to Talk to an Aggravated Robbery Lawyer in the City of Houston, TX, to Learn More About What to Expect in Your Case

Don’t jeopardize your freedom and future by leaving the outcome of your criminal case to chance. Contact me today for a confidential consultation to learn more about how a Houston aggravated robbery defense attorney can help you to pursue a favorable resolution of your charges. 

Frequently Asked Questions About Aggravated Robbery in Houston, TX