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Lawyers For Robbery Charges Sunshine Coast, QLD
In Queensland robbery is an offence under Section 409 of the Criminal Code (1899). Robbery involves the use of violence (or the threat of violence) immediately before or after stealing property. It is considered a composite crime, as it brings together property offences and violence offences.
Robbery differs from burglary, although the two are often confused. While both involve stealing, a burglary offence occurs when the victim is not present, whereas a robbery involves an element of violence towards the victim. For example, a bank hold-up situation is a robbery, but breaking into and stealing from a bank at night when no one is there constitutes burglary.
If you are facing robbery charges, you risk up to 14 years in prison if found guilty. Additional penalties may apply if the offence is deemed to be aggravated robbery. Aggravated robbery is applied if the offence involved:
- More than one person (if the offender was in company with other people)
- Wounding or personal violence carried out on a person
- A weapon or the pretence of a weapon (this includes obvious weapons such as guns and knives but it also includes items that act as a weapon, such as a baseball bat).
Legal Representation for Robbery Charges
No matter what your situation, our mission is to ensure that your rights are protected.
At Smith Criminal Law we have extensive experience representing clients facing criminal charges. We take the time to understand your personal circumstances and the details of your case. We then apply our extensive knowledge of Queensland law to develop the best strategy for your case.
We will help you to understand what to expect, and to feel comfortable and confident through each stage of the process. For a robbery offence, an initial committal proceeding will take place in the Magistrates’ Court before your matter proceeds to the District Court.
Smith Criminal Law appear in all courts across Queensland,
so we are well positioned to represent you every step of the way.
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