MARYLAND
ROBBERY LAWYER
Robbery is a very serious crime with severe penalties, including lengthy imprisonment. It is treated more seriously than other theft crimes due to the use of force or the threat of force. Since physical force is not required, simply threatening someone and taking their property can lead to a robbery conviction among other charges. Robbery is a serious felony prohibited by the Maryland Criminal Code.
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You may be subject to up to 30 years imprisonment if you are found guilty of robbery in Maryland. It is crucial to your defense to immediately hire a credible Maryland criminal defense lawyer upon
your arrest.
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In addition to a number of criminal cases, Maryland’s robbery law may be found in Subtitle 4 of Title 3 of the Maryland Criminal Code as follows:
Maryland Criminal Code Subtitle 4 Title 3
§ 3-401
§ 3-402
§ 3-403
§ 3-404
§ 3-405
Definitons
Robbery
Robbery With Dangerous Weapon
Charging Document
Carjacking​
Being charged doesn’t equal being convicted! An analytical Maryland robbery can review the prosecution’s case and analyze the evidence and charging documents to fight on your behalf, or help you negotiate a plea to reduce your charge to a lesser offense. Our goal is to help you reach the best outcome for you. The below discussion will outline the law of robbery in Maryland.
Maryland Robbery Attorney
Robbery
Robbery generally requires that a defendant:
- Trespass,
- Take, And
- Carry Away
- The Property
- Of Another Person
- With Intent To Deprive The Person
- Of Possession Of Their Property
- By Using Force Or By Using A Threat Of Force
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Robbery also includes obtaining the service of another by force or threat of force.
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Intent is a central element of robbery. In Maryland, robbery requires proof of intent to withhold property, which may be anything of value, of another.
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What does it mean to deprive someone of their property? In Maryland, to “deprive” means to withhold property of another:
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permanently;
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for a period that results in the appropriation of a part of the property's value;
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with the purpose to restore it only on payment of a reward or other compensation; or
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to dispose of the property or use or deal with the property in a manner that makes it unlikely that the owner will recover it.
Your Maryland robbery lawyer will focus on disproving these elements in order to win a dismissal or a secure a conviction for a lesser crime.
Robbery Sentencing
Robbery and attempted robbery are serious felonies, carrying convictions of imprisonment up to 15 years. Hiring a Maryland robbery attorney is an important decision, which may very well determine the quality of your future. It is wise to rely on the training and expertise of a competent robbery lawyer in Maryland from the moment of your arrest in order to better understand the nature of your case.
Armed Robbery
In Maryland, armed robbery is robbery:
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- With A Dangerous Weapon; Or
- By Displaying A Written Instrument Claiming That The Person Has Possession Of A Dangerous Weapon.
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Armed robbery requires that the person possess a dangerous weapon and that the person:
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- Trespass,
- Take, And
- Carry Away
- The Property
- Of Another Person
- With Intent To Deprive The Person
- Of Possession Of Their Property
- By Using Force Or By Using A Threat Of Force
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Armed robbery is considered to be a more serious offense than robbery and, therefore, carries an increased penalty of imprisonment up to 20 years.
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Armed robbery and attempted armed robbery are serious felonies in Maryland. A Maryland armed robbery attorney can help you avoid the serious consequences of an armed robbery conviction or assist in pleading down your charges to a lesser offense.
Armed Robbery Sentencing
Armed robbery is considered to be a more serious offense than robbery and, therefore, carries an increased penalty of imprisonment up to 20 years.
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Armed robbery and attempted armed robbery are serious felonies in Maryland. A Maryland armed robbery attorney can help you avoid the serious consequences of an armed robbery conviction or assist in pleading down your charges to a lesser offense.
Carjacking
In Maryland, it is illegal to take unauthorized possession or control of a motor vehicle from another individual who actually possesses the motor vehicle
- by force or violence, or
- by putting that individual in fear through intimidation or threat of force or violence.
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It is not a defense to claim that you did not intend to permanently deprive the owner or possessor of the motor vehicle.
Carjacking Sentencing
Carjacking is a serious felony. It is treated even more severely than armed robbery, carrying a punishment of imprisonment up to 30 years, which you may be ordered to serve after your sentences for crimes arising from the carjacking.
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Even in the event of a conviction, a Maryland carjacking lawyer can help you to ensure that your sentences are served concurrently (meaning at the same time). This will reduce your total time spent behind bars.
Armed Carjacking
Armed carjacking, is the employ or display a dangerous weapon during the commission of a carjacking.
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It is still not a defense to claim that you did not intend to permanently deprive the owner or possessor of the motor vehicle.
Armed Carjacking Sentencing
Armed carjacking is an extremely serious felony in Maryland, which also carries the penalty of imprisonment up to 30 years, which you may be ordered to serve after your sentences for crimes arising from the carjacking.
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A Maryland carjacking lawyer can help you to secure a dismissal based upon the available evidence, or to plead down your charges to a lesser offense such as carjacking or robbery.
Hire A Maryland Robbery Attorney
The above article provides an overview of Maryland’s robbery laws, focusing on Subtitle 4 of Title 3 of the Maryland Criminal Code and Court Rules. It also explores the impact of sentencing guidelines on the penalties a defendant can receive in weapon and gun cases. It is not legal advice. It is critical to consult an attorney if you have been arrested. It is critical to consult an attorney if you have been arrested.
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