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In Milwaukee, an armed robbery is considered a Class C felony with a maximum penalty of up to 40 years in prison, up to a $100,000 fine or both, according to Wis. Stat. 943.32.
Armed Robbery Charges Attorney Water Street office (Milwaukee's lower east side)
In Milwaukee, armed robbery is a class C felony that carries a maximum penalty of up to 40 years in prison, a $100,000 fine, or both prison and a fine.
Armed robbery Milwaukee
Armed robbery requires that a person forcibly took and carried away the property of another with the intent to steal that property and with the use or threat of a dangerous weapon. A dangerous weapon does not necessarily mean a gun. A dangerous weapon can include a knife, bat, club, or “any other object which in the manner it is used or intended to be used is likely to produce death or great bodily harm”.
Because armed robbery is a felony offense in Wisconsin, a conviction for armed robbery in Milwaukee will result in the loss of your right to possess firearms for the rest of your life. You will also lose your right to vote in any election until your civil rights are restored.
Armed robbery requires that the defendant acted with force to remove property from the owner of that property and with the intent to steal that property. The defendant must also have used or threatened to use a dangerous weapon in order to take the property. If you ask a person to give you money but do not do so forcibly or do not threaten a weapon, you have not committed armed robbery. Additionally, if you take an item from a person who is not the owner, and do not intend to steal it, you have not committed armed robbery. The State must prove each element of the offense beyond a reasonable doubt to convict you of armed robbery in Milwaukee. If they cannot prove any one of those elements, they cannot prove the case against you. Our experienced Milwaukee attorneys can evaluate your case for these common issues that arise in armed robbery cases.
The weapon used can have an effect on your case. A Grieve Law criminal defense attorney can consult with you on Wisconsin knife law.
How long is armed robbery on my record in Milwaukee?
An armed robbery conviction in Milwaukee will remain on your record permanently. A record of the arrest and conviction will remain on CCAP, Wisconsin’s Circuit Court Access Program. This means that anyone who types your name into the search bar on the CCAP website will see that you were charged with and convicted of armed robbery for the rest of your life. It will also always appear on your background check. As a class C felony, it is not eligible to be expunged and removed from public view. You also may not be eligible to obtain a Governor’s pardon on an armed robbery conviction. In short, armed robbery will remain on your record for the rest of your life in Milwaukee.
An armed robbery conviction can have a significant negative impact on your ability to get a new job, rent or buy a home, or obtain a loan in the future.
How to beat an armed robbery charge in Milwaukee
There are many potential issues that can come up in your armed robbery case. Our Milwaukee attorneys have the knowledge and experience to review your case and find the defenses that will put you in the best position possible. A thorough review of the evidence the police obtained and how they obtained that evidence can potentially lead to the discovery of issues with the case, potentially leading to a complete dismissal or reduction of your armed robbery charge in Milwaukee. Contact our award-winning winning team of Milwaukee attorneys to review your case today.
