Theft & Robbery Defense Lawyer in Kansas City, Missouri

Theft Lawyer

Being accused of theft or robbery means you face serious accusations. In fact, in certain cases an accused can be charged with the most serious of crimes in the state of Missouri, a Class A felony. Despite the charge, hiring an attorney is highly recommended. Our award winning criminal theft & robbery defense lawyers are at your service. Free confidential consultation with our criminal defense attorneys. Contact us today!

Stealing in Missouri

If you’ve been accused of stealing under Missouri law, you’ve been accused of taking property or services from another, either without consent, or by means of deceit or coercion. This is a serious charge and can mean:

  • Three to ten years in prison plus up to $10,000 in fines if the property stolen is valued at more than $25,000.
  • Prison time up to seven years and fines up to $10,000 if the property stolen is $750 or more.

Robbery in Missouri

Robbery in the second degree is the crime of stealing plus the use of force causing injury to another. The crime of robbery is a Class B felony with prison time of five to fifteen years. You need experienced felony defense lawyers. If, in the course of the robbery, there are additional factors, the charge becomes first degree robbery and a Class A felony.

If, in the course of the robbery, there are additional factors, the charge becomes first degree robbery and a Class A felony. Conviction can mean a sentence of ten to thirty years, or life, imprisonment. The additional factors include that can lead to a first degree robbery charge include:

  • physical injury to a person, or
  • being armed with a deadly weapon, or
  • the use or threat to use a dangerous instrument against another person, or
  • the threat to use anything that appears to be a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument, or
  • stealing a controlled substance from a pharmacy

Defenses to Theft and Robbery Crimes

Despite the harsh consequences you face, you may have a valid defense, have legal options available to you, or may have even been wrongly accused of the serious charges against you. It is very important to talk to a criminal defense attorney as  soon as possible after you’re arrested to discuss your options. Defenses to theft crimes can include a belief that you were entitled to the property or a belief that the owner of the property would have allowed the taking of the property, among others.

Don’t Fight the Charges Against You Alone

The experienced attorneys at KC Defense Counsel have valuable experience defending those accused of theft and robbery charges in Kansas City, Missouri. Call the team to schedule a free initial consultation and discuss the facts of your case.

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