Lexington Robbery Lawyer

The Lexington robbery lawyers at Suhre & Associates, LLC have helped thousands of clients facing serious felony charges. Our Kentucky legal team believes that you are 100% innocent until the state proves you guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. 

Robbery charges are extremely serious. The penalties can include substantial prison time and extended community supervision. Suhre & Associates, LLC understands how serious this is for your future.

Standing up for the rights of the accused is our life’s work. If you are accused of robbery, don’t waste any more time. Contact our team in Lexington, KY at (859) 569-4014 for your free consultation so we can get started fighting for you.

How Can Suhre & Associates, LLC Help With Robbery Charges in Lexington?

How Can Suhre & Associates, LLC Help With Robbery Charges in Lexington?

Robbery charges are serious. Period. Prosecutors prosecute these charges aggressively because robbery is a threat to public safety. However, they may treat your guilt as a foregone conclusion.

But you’re not guilty, at least not until the prosecution proves your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. You need a Lexington criminal defense lawyer to hold them to this high standard. You need Suhre & Associates, LLC.


Our legal team has over 100 years of combined experience in criminal law. We have former police officers and prosecutors on our team. We know how to build a defense. 

We’ll build yours by:

  • Seeking to understand your side of the story
  • Asserting your right to remain silent
  • Using our own investigators to look into the allegations
  • Filing motions challenging the evidence against you
  • Negotiating with prosecutors
  • Fighting the case at trial

Suhre & Associates, LLC didn’t build its reputation for winning overnight. We built our reputation based on hundreds of hard-fought trials over the course of many years. Our aggressive reputation means prosecutors think twice before taking your case to trial. They know they can’t push you around if we are on your side. 

Contact us today in Lexington, Kentucky, for a free consultation with a Lexington criminal defense attorney.

What Does the State Need to Prove to Convict You for Robbery in Kentucky?

Robbery can be charged in two different ways: First Degree Robbery or Second Degree Robbery. Robbery in the First Degree is a Class B Felony, whereas Robbery in the Second Degree is a Class C Felony. 

Unlike the crime of theft, which is only a property crime, robbery is considered a violent crime. This is because theft does not involve a victim who is present at the time of the offense. On the other hand, robbery always has a victim present who is either threatened or injured.  

Robbery is defined according to the following elements:

  1. The defendant
  2. In the course of committing a theft (stealing property)
  3. Uses or threatens the immediate use of physical force upon another
  4. With the intent to accomplish the theft

If all of these elements are alleged, you will be charged with Robbery in the Second Degree. If one of the following bad facts is also alleged on top of the previous four elements, you can be charged with Robbery in the First Degree.

First Degree Robbery can be charged if the defendant:

  • Was armed with a deadly weapon 
  • Caused physical injury to a victim of the crime
  • Used or threatened to use a dangerous instrument upon any victim

Robbery in the First Degree is a more serious crime because it involves more dangerous allegations. 

Burglary

So far, we’ve discussed robbery and how robbery is different from theft. But you may be wondering what a burglary is and how that crime relates to others. 

A burglary is defined as entering or remaining unlawfully in a property with the intent to commit a crime. As you can see, this is very different from theft, which is simply taking property. It is also very different from robbery, which involves threatening or harming a victim in order to take property. The three crimes are often confused, but all three have very different meanings. 

What are the Penalties for a Robbery Conviction?

Robbery in the First Degree is a Class B Felony, which is punishable by 10 – 20 years prison and a $1,000 to $10,000 fine (or a fine of up to double the proceeds of the crime). 

Robbery in the Second Degree is a Class C Felony, which is punishable by 5 – 10 years in prison and a $1000 to $10,000 fine (or double the proceeds from the crime). 

Other penalties could include probation, lengthy community supervision, community service, and more. You need to work closely with your criminal defense lawyer to determine what penalties you are facing in your case.

Sometimes the collateral consequences of a felony conviction are as harsh as any other penalty. Things like your right to vote, the right to own a firearm, and the right to be on a jury are all lost if convicted of a felony. A felony conviction could also jeopardize other things such as government entitlements and professional licenses. 

Oftentimes, a defendant is charged with more than one crime for the exact same incident. For instance, after a robbery, many defendants may speed away from the crime. If they get into a hit and run accident or are a felon in possession of a firearm, they could face additional felony charges increasing prison exposure. 

No matter what kind of robbery charges you are facing, we can help. The team at Suhre & Associates, LLC has the aggression and experience you need on your side. If you are accused of a crime, invoke your right to remain silent and call us immediately. 

What Defenses Can I Use to Fight a Robbery Charge?

While every case requires a unique defense strategy, there are some recurring themes in robbery cases. These may come up more frequently than other defenses due to the types of evidence prosecutors often use in robbery cases. 

A few defenses that may be relevant include:

  • Proving the identification process was flawed based on poor quality video footage and unreliable eyewitness testimony
  • Showing police violated your Miranda Rights so incriminating statements must be thrown out
  • Arguing that police performed an unlawful search so important evidence cannot be used against you
  • Arguing that no force was either threatened or used

All of these could come into play in your case, or perhaps none of them. Your criminal defense lawyer will need to carefully determine the right approach based on your unique situation and weaknesses in the prosecution’s case.

Many robberies are alleged to occur at night. This can lead to problems identifying the suspect. Frequently, an innocent person may be accused of committing a robbery because of bad surveillance footage. Witnesses are also panicked and can’t see clearly. Racial bias in identification procedures is well documented and can also call the identification of suspects into question. 

If you are facing allegations of robbery in Lexington, you cannot afford to wait. Your freedom is at stake. Contact our team right away for your free consultation. 

Contact Suhre & Associates, LLC Today For a Free Consultation

Felony robbery is a serious offense — we know how scary this is for you. We want you to know that when you hire us, you are not alone. We have the aggression and resources you need in your corner to fight this case. 

Tell the police you want your lawyer, stop talking, and contact our team for your free consultation. Our Lexington robbery lawyers are standing by.

For more information, contact the criminal defense attorneys at Suhre & Associates, LLC give us a call today at (859) 569-4014 or visit us at our Lexington law office.

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