Experienced Defense Attorney in Robbery Charges
A robbery charge involves more than an allegation that property was taken.
Prosecutors must also claim that force, threats, or intimidation were used during the incident. Because these cases often develop quickly and involve conflicting witness accounts, the facts are not always as clear as they first appear.
At Odefey, Witte, Wall, & Villafranca, LLP, attorney Jordan G. Fries represents clients charged with robbery throughout Victoria, Port Lavaca, and surrounding South Texas communities. As a former felony prosecutor, he understands how robbery cases are investigated and the evidence the State relies on when pursuing a conviction.
Robbery allegations can arise in a variety of situations, and not every case resembles the armed robberies often portrayed in the news.
Common allegations include:
One detail many people do not realize is that a robbery charge does not necessarily require a weapon. The allegation often turns on whether prosecutors believe force or the threat of force occurred during the commission of a theft. That distinction is what separates robbery from many ordinary theft offenses.
A robbery conviction can carry significant penalties that continue long after a sentence has been served.
Depending on the facts of the case, a conviction may result in:
If prosecutors allege the use of a deadly weapon or that the victim fell into a protected category, the offense may be charged as aggravated robbery, exposing a person to substantially greater penalties.
Robbery cases often depend on identifying exactly what happened in the moments leading up to and during the alleged offense.
Jordan reviews surveillance footage, witness statements, body camera recordings, photographs, and any available digital evidence to determine whether the prosecution’s account is supported by the facts. In many cases, the difference between a theft allegation and a robbery allegation comes down to a handful of critical details that deserve careful examination.
Robbery charges can expose a person to serious felony penalties, but the strength of the State’s case depends on the evidence—not simply the accusation. Jordan Fries brings the perspective of a former felony prosecutor who understands how robbery cases are evaluated from the beginning of the investigation through trial. He provides practical guidance, straightforward advice, and a careful assessment of the issues that matter most.
