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If you have been charged with robbery in Toronto, Ontario, you need an experienced robbery lawyer to protect your rights and fight for your best outcome. Robbery is a serious offence that can carry severe penalties, including life imprisonment.
Richard Fedorowicz has over 20 years of experience in defending clients against robbery charges in Toronto and surrounding areas. He will work hard to challenge the evidence against you, explore all possible defences, and negotiate with the Crown to reduce or withdraw the charges if possible.
Robbery is defined under section 343 of the Criminal Code of Canada. It is a type of theft that involves the use of force or the threat of force. According to the Criminal Code of Canada, you can be charged with robbery if you:
Robbery is different from theft because it involves an element of violence or intimidation. Theft is simply taking someone else’s property without their consent. The value of the stolen property does not matter for robbery charges, unlike theft charges which are divided into theft under $5000 and theft over $5000.
Robbery is also different from burglary or break and enters as it does not require entering someone else’s premises without permission. Burglary or break and enter is when you enter someone else’s property with the intent to commit an indictable offence, such as theft or assault.
In Canada, robbery is classified as an indictable offence, indicating its greater severity compared to a summary offence. Therefore, it is crucial to enlist the support of a robbery lawyer who can help you defend against these charges.
The maximum penalty for robbery is life imprisonment. However, there are certain circumstances that can increase the minimum penalty for robbery, such as:
In these cases, the minimum penalty for robbery is five years for a first offence and seven years for a second or subsequent offence.
In addition to imprisonment, robbery charges can have other serious consequences, such as:
If you are facing robbery charges, you need a skilled and knowledgeable theft lawyer in Toronto who can help you build a strong defence strategy. Depending on the facts of your case, some of the potential defences against robbery charges are:
Robbery charges are complex and serious. You need a lawyer who has extensive experience in handling robbery cases and who knows how to navigate the criminal justice system. Mr. Fedorowicz has successfully defended many clients against robbery charges. He will:
Don’t let robbery charges ruin your life. Contact Fedorowicz Criminal Law today for a free consultation, and let Richard help you fight for your freedom.
Richard is dedicated to protecting your rights and fighting for your freedom. Fedorowicz Criminal Law has a proven track record of success in handling a wide range of criminal charges and providing the best criminal defence legal services.
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