Robbery

It was recently reported that a San Diego man was arrested and charged with suspicion of robbery. Stephen Hill, of Del Mar, is accused of robbing a First Republic bank in January. Hill was pulled over in his car by the police when officers noticed Hill matched the description of the bank robber given by bank employees. Hill was taken into custody without incident. Hill allegedly went into the First Republic bank, gave a teller a note asking for money, and left with cash. The note allegedly stated Hill had a gun.

California Penal Code 211 defines robbery as “the felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear.” Robbery is punishable by imprisonment in state prison for up to nine years. Robbery is also considered a “serious felony” and will count as a “strike” under the California Three Strikes Law. Read our Three Strikes Law section for more information.

Our San Diego criminal defense attorneys at Wallin and Klarich will aggressively defend you or a loved one if you find yourself facing robbery charges. Our San Diego criminal defense attorneys have the experience and expertise needed to provide you with sound legal counsel and a solid defense for your case. Our attorneys will work to keep you out of jail. Call Wallin & Klarich today at (877) 230-1529 or visit our website at ww.wklaw.com for more information. We will be there when you call.

It was recently reported that a San Diego woman was arrested and charged with two counts of burglary and two counts of robbery. The woman was arrested on suspicion of robbing banks in Temecula and Poway. A motive has not been released by police but financial difficulty has been alluded to as the woman, a married mother of five, has bankruptcy in her history.

Many people are unsure of the difference between burglary and robbery. A person can be facing burglary charges if he/she entered a building, vehicle, vessel, or cargo container with the intention of either stealing something or committing a felony (California Penal Code 459). A person can be facing robbery charges if he/she unlawfully took or attempted to take personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, by means of force or fear (California Penal Code 211). Both charges can involve serious penalties if convicted.

If you or a loved one is charged with robbery or burglary charges, Wallin & Klarich have experienced San Diego criminal defense attorneys who will aggressively defend you in your case. Wallin & Klarich has over 30 years of experience handling criminal defense matters and will work with you to ensure that you have a strong defense to avoid jail time and fines. Contact us at 1-877-230-1529 or through our website at www.wklaw.com. We will be there when you call.