Baldwin County Robbery Defense Lawyer
Robbery vs. Burglary
Robbery involves taking property
from a person using force or threats-it's a
violent felony.
Burglary is unlawful entry into a building to commit a crime and is addressed separately. If police allege force during a theft near the Eastern Shore or in Downtown Foley, the charge is likely robbery, not burglary.
Degrees of Robbery in Alabama
Robbery 3rd (Class C felony) typically alleges force or threat without a weapon. Robbery 2nd (Class B felony) can involve acting with another person or causing injury. Robbery 1st (Class A felony) generally involves a deadly weapon or serious physical injury. Sentencing ranges are severe-Class C (1-10 years), Class B (2-20 years), and Class A (10-99 years or life). Early defense work is essential to protect your freedom.
Defense Strategies for Robbery
We challenge identification in high-stress situations, test the reliability of show-ups or lineups, and pursue video evidence from businesses along Highway 59 or near the Wharf. Where the proof of force is weak, we argue for reduction to theft. If a weapon was alleged, we examine whether it was real, used, or even attributable to you.
Related Offenses: Carjacking & Street Robbery
Taking a vehicle by force is prosecuted as robbery; purse snatching may also qualify depending on force. If firearms are involved, separate weapons counts can follow. Christopher D. Salter, P.C. defends these companion charges as part of a unified strategy.
Consequences of a Robbery Conviction
Robbery convictions bring long prison terms, strict supervision, and a lifelong violent-felony record-barriers to employment and housing across Baldwin County. The right defense can mean the difference between a felony sentence and a manageable resolution.
Call to Action
If you were arrested in Foley, Fairhope, Gulf Shores, or Bay Minette, contact our office immediately. Christopher D. Salter, P.C. will move quickly to preserve evidence and protect your rights.
