Experienced Defense Attorney in Aggravated Robbery Charges
An aggravated robbery charge is one of the most serious theft-related offenses under Texas law.
Prosecutors are not only alleging that property was taken through force or threats, but that additional circumstances, such as the use of a deadly weapon or serious bodily injury, elevated the offense. Those allegations can dramatically increase the potential penalties and make the details of the incident especially important.
At Odefey, Witte, Wall, & Villafranca, LLP, attorney Jordan G. Fries represents clients charged with aggravated robbery throughout Victoria, Port Lavaca, and surrounding South Texas communities. As a former felony prosecutor, he understands how these cases are investigated, how charging decisions are made, and the evidence prosecutors rely on when pursuing a conviction.
An allegation of aggravated robbery involves more than an accusation of theft. Prosecutors generally claim that one or more aggravating factors were present during the incident.
Common allegations include:
Many people assume that a weapon must be fired or used to cause an injury for aggravated robbery to apply. In reality, prosecutors may pursue the charge based on the alleged exhibition of a deadly weapon during the incident, even if no one suffers serious physical harm.
An aggravated robbery conviction carries some of the most severe penalties available for a theft-related offense.
Depending on the circumstances, a conviction may result in:
Because aggravated robbery is a first-degree felony in many situations, the potential punishment is substantially greater than for a standard robbery conviction.
Aggravated robbery cases often hinge on details that are not immediately obvious from an arrest report. Jordan begins by examining whether the evidence supports each element of the offense, particularly the allegations that elevate the case beyond robbery.
When multiple people are accused of participating in the same incident, Jordan carefully examines each person’s individual actions rather than accepting the assumption that everyone involved shares the same level of criminal responsibility.
Aggravated robbery cases require careful preparation and a thorough understanding of how serious felony prosecutions are built.
Jordan Fries brings the perspective of a former felony prosecutor who understands how these cases are evaluated from the earliest stages of an investigation through trial. He provides clients with practical guidance, honest communication, and a thoughtful assessment of the evidence before important decisions are made.
