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Robbery is defined under New York Penal Law Article 160 as the taking of property from another person by force or threat of force. Unlike simple theft or larceny, robbery involves violence, intimidation, or immediate danger to the victim. Because it combines theft with potential harm, robbery is treated as a serious crime under New York law.

Degrees of Robbery

Robbery charges vary based on the degree of violence, the use of weapons, and the circumstances:

  • Robbery in the Third Degree (PL § 160.05) – The basic form of robbery, using force or threats to take property, is a Class D felony.
  • Robbery in the Second Degree (PL § 160.10) – Includes cases where the perpetrator causes physical injury, is aided by another person, or uses a weapon. This is a Class C felony.
  • Robbery in the First Degree (PL § 160.15) – Involves serious physical injury, use of a deadly weapon, or robbery of a bank, armored truck, or certain businesses. This is a Class B felony and carries the most severe penalties.

Common Robbery Cases

  • Street muggings or purse snatching
  • Armed robberies using firearms, knives, or other weapons
  • Robbery during burglaries or home invasions
  • Robbery of commercial establishments, ATMs, or banks
  • Acting in concert with others to take property

Why Representation Matters

Robbery charges carry some of the harshest penalties under New York law. Prosecutors treat these cases as violent offenses, and a conviction can result in years of mandatory prison time, loss of employment, immigration consequences, and a permanent felony record.

An experienced defense attorney can challenge identification procedures, dissect forensic and video evidence, negotiate charge reductions, or present a full defense at trial. Early and effective representation is crucial to protecting your rights, your freedom, and your future.

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What do I do if I have been arrested?

Police will either hold a person to see a Judge within 24 hours OR they will be issued a Desk Appearance Ticket. Either way, an attorney should be retained for the first court appearance. Please contact us if we can help you or a loved one.

A bench warrant means that court was missed, and if you come in contact with the police or other law enforcement, you will be detained and brought to court involuntarily. IF that happens, your family should contact an attorney to appear with you at court because bail can be set and you can be detained at the local jail.

You can vacate a bench warrant voluntarily by appearing with an attorney at the clerk’s office of the court where the bench warrant was issued. You will then go before a Judge to vacate the warrant. An attorney should be present to advocate for your continued liberty.

Arrest warrants are less common but the same procedures apply in those situations.

Most court appearances are logged in the New York State Courts
database, commonly referred to as WEBCRIMS.

https://iapps.courts.state.ny.us/webcrim_attorney/DefendantSearch

Please note that mis-spelling is common and that Desk Appearance
Tickets may not appear until a few days before the date on the ticket
OR not at all. Sometimes, these cases will not be logged into the system
until after that first initial appearance.

New York State Courts, as well as local village courts can be found at: LINK

Federal Courts can be found https://www.uscourts.gov/

For Nassau County Jail
https://app.nassaucountyny.gov/Sheriff/inmate_visit/A.

For Suffolk County Jail
https://www.suffolkcountysheriffsoffice.com/visiting-information

There are rules for each visit so please review them when preparing
to visit a loved one or friend.

For Nassau County Jail: LINK

For the Suffolk County Jail: LINK

Courts provide a date for all payments. IF you are unsure of the date and/or amount of fines due, please contact the Court directly or your attorney.

Felony charges are the more serious criminal charges in NYS. They range from levels A to E, with A being the most serious and E being the least serious. There are also non-violent and violent felonies depending on the specific facts of each case. The most serious felonies in New York can carry a life sentence, a determinate sentence ranging from 5-25 years for the more serious violent felonies to non-mandatory jail for many non-violent felonies, depending on the accused criminal history.

Misdemeanor charges are lesser offenses ranging from A to B misdemeanors, with A misdemeanors being the more serious offenses. They carry a potential sentence of one year in jail, 3 years probation, or a combination of the two. While less serious than felonies, the risk of a criminal record from a conviction is still real and needs an attorney to advise and defend.

What is Bail?
Bail is a securing order to ensure an accused’s return to court. IF Bail is
set, a person is detained at the local jail until bail is posted. If Bail is set,
it can be posted at arraignments if family is present, 24 hours a day at the
local jail and Monday through Friday between 9-4:30 p.m. at the Court.
If you are posting a Partially Secured Bond (please allow at least 2 hours
for this process).