Robbery & Armed Offences

Robbery and armed offences are treated with the utmost seriousness by the courts. ASL meets them with an equally serious defence.

Testing the case against you

Robbery, aggravated burglary and armed offences combine the elements of theft and violence, and attract substantial custodial sentences. Identification and the use or threat of force are usually central to the case.

We test the reliability of identification evidence, CCTV and witness accounts, and challenge any suggestion that a weapon was used or threatened.
“Identification evidence is fallible. We probe it relentlessly because a mistaken witness can cost an innocent person their freedom.”

Offences we regularly defend

Robbery and attempted robbery
Aggravated burglary
Armed robbery and use of an imitation firearm
Theft with violence and assault with intent to rob

How ASL defends your case

We examine the quality of any identification, the CCTV and forensic evidence, and the alleged role of each defendant in a joint case. Early disclosure work frequently reveals weaknesses.

Rigorous challenge to identification evidence
Analysis of CCTV, forensic and phone evidence
Careful examination of joint-enterprise allegations

Our advocates present your defence with clarity and force at trial.

If you or someone you care about has been arrested or invited for a voluntary interview, do not answer questions until you have spoken to us. The earliest advice is the most valuable advice.

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Robbery & acquisitive offences we cover

We defend robbery and serious acquisitive offences under the Theft Act 1968, where identification and the use or threat of force are usually central.

Robbery
s.8 Theft Act 1968
Attempted robbery
Armed robbery
Assault with intent to rob
s.8 Theft Act 1968
Burglary (dwelling)
s.9 Theft Act 1968
Aggravated burglary
s.10 Theft Act 1968
Theft
s.1 Theft Act 1968
Handling stolen goods
s.22 Theft Act 1968
Going equipped for theft
s.25 Theft Act 1968
Blackmail
s.21 Theft Act 1968
Making off without payment
s.3 Theft Act 1978
Taking a vehicle without consent (TWOC)
s.12 Theft Act 1968
Aggravated vehicle taking
s.12A Theft Act 1968
This list is not exhaustive and is provided for general guidance only. If the charge you are facing is not shown here, we almost certainly defend it  get in touch and we will tell you straight away.

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