Understand Your Situation
Robbery is theft aggravated by the use or threat of force. It is treated strictly by the courts. We provide the robust defence you need.
Defending Robbery Allegations
A robbery charge can arise from a playground dispute or a serious street mugging. The prosecution must prove that you used force *in order to* steal. If the theft was an afterthought, or if no force was used, the charge should be the lesser offence of Theft, not Robbery.
We meticulously examine CCTV and witness descriptions. Identification is a frequent weakness in robbery cases; if the witness description doesn't match or the procedure was flawed, we fight to exclude the evidence. We also explore the 'claim of right'—if you honestly believed you had a legal right to the property, it may not be robbery.
Accused of Robbery?
Don't risk prison. Call us for a free initial consultation on your case.
Plan Your Defence
The Elements of Offence
Under *Section 8 of the Theft Act 1968*, a person is guilty of robbery if they steal, and immediately before or at the time of doing so, they use force on any person or seek to put any person in fear of being then and there subjected to force.
We challenge the 'threat'. Did the victim genuinely fear force? Was the force minimal? Downgrading a charge from Robbery to Theft significantly reduces the sentencing power of the court.
ID Evidence Flawed?
Was it really you? We challenge mistaken identity in robbery cases.
Legal Aid Availability
For many criminal matters, from police station interviews to Crown Court trials, public funding (Legal Aid) may be available to cover your legal costs.
Eligibility is determined by the seriousness of the case and, in some instances, a means assessment. Our team will conduct an immediate, confidential assessment of your eligibility to ensure that financial constraints do not stand in the way of a robust defence.
