Newport Beach, Orange County - Newport Beach Police responded to a call of a fight early Tuesday morning on the Balboa Peninsula and after arriving police learned the fight victim, who had facial injuries, had been the victim of robbery after telling police the suspect allegedly forcefully took his wallet and cash.
Witnesses gave Newport Beach Police a description of the suspect and police later found the suspect in Fullerton.
Newport Beach criminal defense attorney Michael L. Guisti says robbery is a very serious crime, because it's charged as a felony, which means if convicted the suspect could face several years in a California State Prison.
Attorney Guisti explains that the crime of robbery is taking another's property from the person's body or immediate possession accomplished by force or fear. Also, Newport Beach attorney Guisti goes on to say, unlike other theft cases, such a shoplifting and embezzlement, if you allegedly robbed somebody it doesn't matter how much or how little you took as you'll still face a felony robbery charge.
Newport Beach theft lawyer Guisti explains in this case since the victim has allegedly suffered injuries it's possible the suspect could face enhanced charges under California's great bodily injury enhancement. Attorney Guisti explains that if during the robbery a suspect causes the victim substantial physical injury the suspect could face a three to six-year prison sentence in addition and consecutive to the penalty received for the robbery conviction.
The Newport Beach attorney says what is considered "great bodily injury" can vary and that is why if you or somebody you know have been arrested for robbery you need to call and set up an appointment with an experienced Orange County criminal defense lawyer right away.
Newport Beach criminal defense lawyer Guisti says in defending robbery cases if no force or fear was used during the alleged crime it doesn't qualify as robbery under California law. Again, attorney Guisti says, what is considered "force or fear" is debatable, and that is another good reason why you need an experienced Orange County criminal defense attorney on your side.
If you or somebody you know are facing any kind embezzlement, grand theft, robbery, shoplifting, fraud, petty theft, burglary, or any kind of theft charge call the Law Offices of Michael L. Guisti right away at 714-530-9690.
