Phoenix Armed Robbery Attorney
Armed Robbery in Phoenix, Arizona
There are essentially three different types of robbery charges that can
be filed in Phoenix, Glendale, Mesa, Tempe and Scottsdale:
Robbery, Armed Robbery, and
Aggravated Robbery. The most serious of these criminal acts is armed robbery which is committed
when a person uses or threatens to use a gun, knife or other deadly weapon
during the commission of a robbery. The law in Arizona regarding armed
robbery is strict – a person can be convicted of this offense even
if they only “simulate” a weapon. For example, if an individual
commits a robbery in Phoenix by pointing a toy gun at the victim or by
simulating the shape of a weapon with a hand placed in a jacket pocket,
armed robbery charges can be filed.
If an actual weapon is used, the Phoenix Armed Robbery can be charged as
dangerous offense which will trigger a mandatory prison sentence of 7
to 21 years if the person is convicted. Regardless of whether you are
charged with a dangerous armed robbery or a non-dangerous “simulated
weapon” armed robbery, you should have an experienced Phoenix Armed
Robbery Defense Lawyer fighting to protect your rights and your freedom.
Phoenix Armed Robbery Lawyer
All Phoenix robbery offenses have potential defenses that might be available
to the defendant which need to be thoroughly evaluated by a Phoenix armed
robbery defense attorney. For example, if the robbery was committed by
an individual unknown to the victim, the case may hinge entirely on the
victim’s identification of the defendant. Experienced Phoenix Criminal
Defense Attorney Joshua S. Davidson knows how to scrutinize police identification
procedures used in armed robbery cases. By conducting an all-encompassing
defense investigation and requiring the officers and detectives involved
with the case to submit to a pre-trial defense interview, Joshua S. Davidson
will help identify any irregularities with the identification procedures
used in your case. If it can be demonstrated to the judge that the identification
by the victim was the product of a suggestive line-up or other investigative
mistake, your case could be dismissed.
If you have been charged with armed robbery in Phoenix, Arizona, you should
have an experienced defense attorney on your side ensuring that your rights
or protected. Joshua S. Davidson is a former felony prosecutor who possesses
the knowledge and skill to develop effective defense strategies that could
be the difference between prison and freedom. There is never a charge
for you initial consultation so contact his office today to discuss your
Phoenix armed robbery case.