Ventura Armed Robbery Suspect Nabbed By Police
A Ventura man was recently arrested and charged with armed robbery in connection with an incident on May 27, ABC News reports.
Ventura Criminal Defense Lawyers are available to handle any type of criminal charge, ranging from DUI to armed robbery and murder. Hiring the right attorney can be one of the most important decisions a defendant makes.
According to news reports, the 22-year-old man is accused of robbing two men at gunpoint May 27 in the 600 block of Brakey Road. Police believe that when one of the victims refused to hand over his property the suspect struck him in the head with his handgun. After firing his gun into the ground near one of the victim's feet, he allegedly fled in a vehicle driven by an unknown woman.
No one was injured from the gunshot, but the victim struck in the head by the gun received a small laceration. The female suspect is still at large, the news reports.
What is unclear from the news report is how police were able to determine that the 22-year-old was responsible for the crime. Many times, criminals prey upon people they know. The news report also doesn't say what was stolen, it's value and whether a gun that was used during the crime was ever recovered.
Other times, victims mistakenly identify a person in a photo lineup simply out of desire to have someone punished for the crime. Either way, the defendant has the right to an aggressive criminal defense.
In any case, it is important to assess all the facts and do independent investigation to determine what the trial strategy will be. Our firm doesn't simply ask for plea offers or accept the first one that comes around. We will attack the state's evidence and witnesses in an effort to exclude as much evidence from trial as possible.
According to California Penal Code 211-215, robbery is punishable by three, four or six years. It is defined as the felonious taking of personal property in the possession of another, from his person or immediate presence, and against his will, accomplished by means of force or fear.
Crimes involving a weapon, if proven, can also be enhanced, leading to serious prison time. That's why it's so important to fight the charges. It is advisable not to make a statement to detectives if you are being investigated for a crime. Police are allowed to lie to suspects and make up facts or confirmed evidence to entice a person into confessing. A jury will always be instructed not to take into consideration that a person didn't speak to police and it can't be used against you at trial.
But people often try to talk their way out of a charge or try to throw off police. It's human nature for many people to try to get out of trouble. But the problem is detectives can use evidence to contradict the statement and that can look bad for a defendant. If a defendant wants to make a statement, it's best to wait until trial. That way, the prosecution can't plan for what you'll tell the jury, in your own words, without police interference and badgering.
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