Robbery Lawyer (PC 211) — Los Angeles & Fullerton, Orange Co

California prosecutors treat robbery as a serious violent felony, prioritizing victim safety. They aggressively pursue cases involving the taking of property by force or fear. 

Prosecutors often seek enhanced penalties for weapon use, injury to victims, or targeting vulnerable individuals. They emphasize deterrence and victim restitution, aiming to hold offenders accountable and prevent future violent crimes.

For Example: Penal Code (PC) 211, PC 212, PC 213, PC 214.

Charged with robbery (PC 211) in Los Angeles, Beverly Hills, Santa Monica, Pasadena, Glendale, Long Beach or Orange County (Santa Ana, Irvine, Newport Beach, Huntington Beach, Dana Point, San Clemente, Coto De Caza, Fullerton)? Poseidon Defense A.P.C. challenges identification, “force or fear,” and overcharging. Call or text 714-978-9988 • PoseidonDefenseLaw.com.
Disclaimer: Informational only, not legal advice.

• Taking property from a person or immediate presence
   
• Against their will, by force or fear
   
• With the intent to permanently deprive
   

• Group incidents where the DA assumes a common plan
   
• Pocket grabs/shop exits labeled “force/fear” based on jostling
   
• Knife/firearm allegations from unclear video or hearsay
   

• Misidentification / poor video (angle, lighting, masks)
   
• No force or fear (mere sudden snatch can be PC 487/488—not robbery)
   
• No intent to permanently deprive (mistake, intoxication, ownership disputes)
   
• Suppression from unlawful stops/searches or suggestive lineups
   

Full video threads, body-worn camera, dispatch logs, timeline, location maps, medical reports (or lack thereof), and witness statements.

Robbery is a strike. We target reductions (e.g., PC 487), dismissals, or diversion/alternative resolutions when available.

• Is every shoplifting a robbery if there’s contact? No. Without force or fear, it’s often PC 487/488.
   
• What if a weapon was alleged but not found? We attack credibility and video gaps; “weapon” claims are often overstated.
   
• Can a group incident make me guilty? Only if the State proves aiding/abetting with intent—mere presence isn’t enough.
   
• Will this affect my record long-term? It’s serious; we plan defenses and outcomes with record relief in mind (PC 1203.4, PC 851.91 where applicable).
   
• Do you handle LA & OC courts? Yes—daily.
   

Call or Text 714-978-9988 • PoseidonDefenseLaw.com