Robbery
Defence for robbery and related charges, including identification and evidence challenges.
Call 24/7 · 519-977-5407Understanding robbery charges
Robbery is theft with violence or the threat of violence — a straight indictable offence that courts treat severely, especially where a weapon is alleged. Sentences on conviction are commonly measured in years, which makes the quality of the defence critical from day one.
Robbery prosecutions often rise or fall on identification: fleeting observations, stressful conditions, poor video, and suggestive identification procedures. Where several people were present, the law of party liability — who actually did what, and who merely was there — becomes central.
How We Defend
Attack identification evidence: procedures, video, and reliability
Test the alleged violence or threat that elevates theft to robbery
Contest party liability — mere presence is not participation
Move promptly on bail: robbery allegations make release plans vital
Prepare fully for trial while exploring principled resolutions
Every case turns on its own facts. Call 519-977-5407 for a confidential assessment of yours.
What To Expect
How your defence proceeds
Call — any hour
The phone is answered 24/7. If you or a family member has been arrested, the sooner we're involved, the more options you have.
Disclosure & review
We obtain the Crown's disclosure and go through it line by line — evidence, statements, procedure, and Charter issues.
Strategy
You get a straight assessment: the strengths, the risks, and the realistic paths — resolution, negotiation, or trial.
Resolution or trial
Whether it ends in a withdrawal, a negotiated outcome, or a verdict, your case is prepared as if it's going the distance.
Common Questions
Robbery: what people ask us
What makes something robbery instead of theft?
The use or threat of violence in connection with a taking. That elevation is exactly what makes the charge so serious — and the alleged violence or threat is often the most contestable element.
I was there but didn't do anything. Can I still be convicted?
Only if the Crown proves you participated — aided, abetted, or shared a common purpose. Mere presence at the scene is not enough in law, and that distinction is a frequent battleground.
The answers above are general information about Ontario law, not legal advice about your situation. For advice on your case, call 519-977-5407.
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Charged with an offence?
Speak with our team today about your options. The phone is answered 24 hours a day: 519-977-5407.