A robbery charge is one of the most serious felonies you can face, and a conviction can mean life in prison. Prosecutors build these cases to win, and they will treat you as if your guilt is established and the verdict is already decided. We do not let that happen.
We have over 42 years of combined courtroom experience in criminal law and a reputation for being relentless, strategic, and precise. Other attorneys talk about negotiating; we talk about dismantling the prosecution’s story. If you are facing a charge that could define the rest of your life, you need a theft attorney who knows exactly how to fight back. As your Andover robbery lawyer, we start by attacking every weakness in the state’s case and forcing them to prove every element beyond a reasonable doubt.
According to state law, robbery involves taking someone else’s property with force, intimidation, or threat. However, those words leave room for interpretation—and room for defense. We examine:
Police and prosecutors often rely heavily on shaky eyewitness testimony, security footage with questionable clarity, or statements made under pressure. We know how to challenge each of these pieces of evidence. If the police rushed their investigation of the alleged robbery, failed to follow proper legal procedure, or ignored other suspects, our attorneys will put those failures on display in your Andover case.
Even if you think the case looks bad—due to evidence such as video footage, fingerprints, and witness statements—that is not the whole story. Our job is to expose the holes in the prosecution’s case and create doubt where they claim certainty.
Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265 § 17, a state robbery conviction can mean years—or even life—in state prison. In some cases, armed robbery charges carry mandatory minimum sentences, and even unarmed robbery can result in decades behind bars. In addition, you could face:
We do not take these possibilities lightly. From the outset, our attorneys work to get your Andover robbery charges reduced, dismissed, or beaten outright at trial. We have achieved acquittals in high-stakes felony cases because we prepare better and move faster than other attorneys and refuse to accept the prosecution’s version of events.
We are not a high-volume operation that talks big when you first meet us, then forces you to plead guilty. We are a focused defense team that gives each case the attention it deserves. We work directly with you, not through layers of junior staff. You will always know exactly what is happening in your case, what our next step is, and how it helps your defense.
Once you hire one of our Andover attorneys, our preparation starts immediately—filing motions, interviewing witnesses, and working with experts in forensic evidence, video analysis, and police procedure to fight your robbery charge. When your future is concerned, we do not back down. We force the prosecution to work for every aspect of their case.
If you have been charged with robbery, every decision you make from this moment matters. We do not back down — and we will not let you stand alone. Call Erkan & Sullivan, P.C. today so an Andover robbery lawyer can begin protecting your rights, your record, and your future.
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