Robbery Attorney in Everett
Facing a Robbery Charge? Put Nearly 20 Years of Defense Experience to Work.
A robbery allegation requires the state to prove both an unlawful property taking and the use of immediate force, violence, or fear of injury. Before advising you on the next step, we examine what was taken, who possessed it, how police identified you, and what evidence allegedly connects force or fear to the taking.
That assessment may involve charging documents, police reports, witness statements, surveillance recordings, digital and physical evidence, and statements attributed to you. Early review matters because recollections can change, video may be incomplete, and the prosecution’s account can leave important facts unexplained.
Speak with an Everett robbery attorney before discussing the allegation with police or anyone else. Call (425) 321-3487 for direct guidance about your situation.
Trial Preparation Informed by Forensic & Investigative Training
Snohomish Law PLLC is led by attorney Scott W. Lawrence, who has practiced criminal defense exclusively for nearly 20 years. His background in chemistry and forensic analysis, combined with more than a decade of private-investigator experience, informs our approach to disputed evidence.
We prepare cases for trial when negotiations don’t serve a client’s interests. That means testing the prosecution’s assertions instead of treating an arrest report as a complete account of what happened. We also communicate directly, so you understand the charge, the evidence under review, and the decisions ahead.
First-Degree & Second-Degree Robbery Under Washington Law
Washington defines robbery as the unlawful taking of personal property from another person or in that person’s presence through immediate force, violence, or fear of injury. The alleged force or fear must be connected to obtaining or retaining the property or overcoming resistance.
The degree charged affects how we evaluate the case:
- First-degree robbery: This charge can apply when the allegations involve a deadly weapon, an object displayed as a firearm or another deadly weapon, or bodily injury. It’s classified as a class A felony.
- Second-degree robbery: Robbery without the additional circumstances required for first-degree robbery is classified as a class B felony.
A charging label isn’t proof that every required element occurred. We compare the precise language in the charging documents with the admissible evidence, including the proof offered for any alleged weapon or injury.
How We Examine the Prosecution’s Case
We assess the available evidence early, identify gaps in the prosecution’s assertions, and determine what requires further investigation. Depending on the facts, that review may include physical and digital evidence, police procedures, witness accounts, laboratory findings, and surveillance footage.
Our preparation may address:
- Identity: How witnesses identified the accused and whether lineup or identification procedures were reliable.
- Intent: Whether the evidence supports the state’s claims about the accused person’s purpose and knowledge.
- Force or fear: Whether the alleged conduct meets the statutory requirements and was connected to obtaining or retaining property.
- Weapons and injuries: Whether physical evidence, medical information, or witness accounts support allegations that affect the degree charged.
- Police conduct: Whether interviews, searches, seizures, or evidence collection raise constitutional or reliability concerns.
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“He is very knowledgeable in the DUI field and was able to guide me throughout the process. My case did go to trial as the public prosecutor was not giving any good negotiation. Scott analyzed the case and told me to take it to trial.”- Former Client
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“We appreciate his rapid responses to our questions, and the peace of mind knowing we had his experience on our side.”- Elizabeth
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“Not only did he win my trial, but his knowledge of the details and his negotiation skills were instrumental in achieving a successful outcome. He was able to navigate the complex legal system with ease and always had my best interests in mind.”- Former Client
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“As an experienced attorney, Scott worked diligently to present the facts of the case and ended up winning the case at trial. We would recommend Scott Lawrence, Attorney at Law, to anyone facing criminal charges.”- Former Client
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“I am incredibly grateful to Snohomish Law for their dedication and expertise in resolving my case. They were professional, compassionate, and kept me informed throughout the process.”- Justin K.
