Toronto Criminal Defence Lawyer




Charged with robbery? Need a lawyer with experience? Get Gerry Mazza to help you.

Robbery is defined as taking the property of another, with the intent to permanently deprive the person of that property, by means of force or fear. Robbery is also when there is forced intimidation placed upon the victim/victims. A common way to differentiate robbery from simple theft is the degree of force required and when the force is applied. The element of force differentiates robbery from embezzlement, larceny and other types of theft.

Armed robbery involves the use of a weapon. Aggravated robbery involves the use of a deadly weapon or something that appears to be a deadly weapon. Highway robbery or “mugging” takes place outside and in a public place such as a sidewalk, street, or parking lot. Carjacking is the act of stealing a car from a victim by force.

As with the majority of charges that carry a jail or prison term, there are a lot of technicalities that may determine the outcome of your case. Having an experienced lawyer in your corner is your biggest asset - call Gerry Mazza today.