ca three strikes law

According to San Diego 10 News , two men, Richard Wayne Lewis, 40, and Jeffrey Steven Alfaro, 38, were arrested in connection with the robbery that occurred at the Point Loma Community Credit Union branch office in San Diego. One of the men allegedly entered the bank and handed one of the tellers a written note demanding money. After the teller complied with the demand, the man exited the bank with the cash and met up with the second suspect on Emerson Street. According to police, a bank employee and a customer followed the men from a safe distance and contacted police using their cell phones. When police arrived, the two suspects were arrested and the money was recovered.

The crime of robbery in California is the taking of property from another person by the use of force or intimidation. The type of fear needed is fear of injury to the victim, the victim’s family, or someone situated nearby the victim. It also includes fear of injury to any property of any of those people. There are different types of robberies. Robbery of the first degree is punishable by up to nine or 6 years in prison. Robbery of the second degree is punishable by up to five years in state prison. Robbery also qualifies as a strike within the meaning of California’s Three Strikes Law.

If you or a loved one is charged with the serious crime of robbery, it is very important that you speak with a knowledgeable San Diego criminal defense lawyer. You need the best legal representation possible to ensure that your rights are protected. Our attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have over 30 years of experience in defending those accused of this crime. Call us today at 877-230-1529 or visit us online at www.wklaw.com.