Robbery is one of the most serious felony charges in California. Prosecutors in Riverside and San Bernardino Counties pursue these cases aggressively because robbery is considered a violent crime. A conviction can bring years in state prison. My job is to protect your freedom, challenge the evidence, and fight for the best possible outcome.

Under Penal Code § 211, robbery means taking property from someone’s person or immediate presence, against their will, using force or fear.

Robbery is always a felony in California.

Usually charged when the alleged robbery involves:

• An inhabited home
   
• A driver or passenger of a vehicle
   
• A person using an ATM
   

All other robbery situations.

I frequently defend clients accused of:

• Street or parking-lot confrontations
   
• Phone or wallet “snatch” situations
   
• Store or business confrontations with employees
   
• Robbery accusations connected to fights
   
• Robberies involving vehicles or rideshare drivers
   
• Cases where the alleged “force” is minimal or disputed
   

Many cases involve misunderstandings, exaggerated claims, or unreliable witness statements.

• No use of force or fear
   
• False accusations
   
• Misidentification by witnesses
   
• Poor or inconclusive surveillance video
   
• You believed the property was yours
   
• No intent to take anything
   
• Police violated search or detention rules
   

Every piece of evidence matters in robbery cases.

If you or a loved one is facing robbery charges, contact The Law Office of Lincoln Ho’o for immediate help, honest guidance, and an aggressive defense strategy.