Provo Robbery Defense Attorney

Burglary Defense Lawyer in Provo

Although robbery and burglary are crimes involving theft, they have different aspects to them.  Burglary is defined loosely as unlawfully entering or remaining in a building in order to commit another crime.  Robbery is defined as the use of force or threat of force to take possession of personal property from an individual.  Generally, burglary is committed without the knowledge of the victim and robbery is committed in the presence of the victim. 

If you have been arrested for robbery or burglary a Provo criminal defense lawyer should be consulted for a full understanding of your charges and what they might entail.  The charges will be for a misdemeanor or felony, depending on how much was stolen and how the crime was committed.  There can also be enhancements for use of force or a weapon, although this can often be challenged.

If you have been arrested for either robbery or burglary you are probably frightened and concerned about your future.  Following an initial consultation, where we will examine all aspects of the case from your prospective, a skilled criminal defense attorney with the Zabriskie Law Firm will focus on the evidence and the circumstances leading up to the arrest for any mitigating factors and will work hard to develop a strong defense on your behalf.

Defending Burglary and Robbery Charges in Provo

One aspect we will focus on for your defense is the search and seizure to ensure it was done within the law.  Investigating officers, focused entirely on making an arrest, can sometimes violate correct procedures in obtaining evidence and it could be possible to get evidence dismissed when a court challenge is filed.  Other factors to be addressed are the value of the items stolen, the direct conditions surrounding the crime, and the credibility of any witnesses.  These can be challenged in many cases, which can lead to the charges being reduced or dropped.  We have successfully tried over 400 criminal cases and we will use our experience to aggressively defend your case, no matter how serious or hopeless it may appear.  There are often stronger defense possibilities than expected. 

Contact a Provo Robbery/Burglary Defense Lawyer if you have been arrested or accused of robbery or burglary.  A skilled criminal defense attorney will review your case so an effective strategy can be implemented.