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15110 Dallas Pkwy #400
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 233-5700
15110 Dallas Pkwy #400
Dallas, TX 75248
(972) 233-5700
Years Defending Texans
Cases Dismissed
Criminal Cases Handled
Counties Served Across Texas
Available | Serving All of Texas
After a robbery charge, you might feel uncertain about the future, but your situation is not hopeless. A robbery accusation does not define your future, and the choices you make today matter. Our Texas Robbery Lawyer team at The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy helps people throughout Texas respond quickly, protect their rights, and prepare a strong defense.
Texas treats robbery as a felony offense with serious consequences that reach far beyond the courtroom. A conviction affects employment, professional licenses, housing opportunities, and your reputation for years. Acting early gives your defense more opportunities to challenge the evidence before the prosecution gains momentum.
At The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy, you work directly with Richard instead of being passed between staff members. Our firm has represented more than 6,000 criminal cases, achieved over 1,000 dismissals, remains available 24 hours a day, and gives every client personalized attention throughout the case.
Call The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy today at (972) 233-5700 to discuss your robbery charge with a Texas criminal defense lawyer.
Choosing a robbery defense lawyer affects every stage of your case. Our firm starts evaluating your case immediately and stays involved through every court appearance and negotiation.
Every robbery prosecution has different facts. We take the time to understand what happened instead of relying on a standard defense strategy.
Some firms assign most of the work to assistants or junior attorneys. At The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy, clients work directly with Richard throughout the representation.
That direct communication keeps clients informed and allows questions to receive prompt answers as the case develops.
Our experience comes from years of handling criminal cases throughout Texas courts.
Our firm offers:
Those numbers reflect years spent defending Texans facing serious criminal accusations, including felony robbery charges.
Texas law defines robbery as theft combined with violence or threats of violence. The prosecution must prove more than the unlawful taking of property to obtain a robbery conviction.
Unlike ordinary theft, robbery involves conduct directed toward another person during the commission of the offense.
A prosecutor must establish each required legal element beyond a reasonable doubt.
Those elements include:
If the prosecution fails to prove every required element, the robbery charge may not stand.
Many people assume every stolen property case becomes robbery.
Texas law separates these offenses because robbery requires force, threats, or bodily injury in connection with the theft. That distinction often becomes a central issue during plea negotiations and trial preparation.
Robbery cases frequently involve eyewitness testimony, surveillance footage, forensic evidence, and statements made after arrest. Our firm reviews each category of evidence carefully before recommending any course of action.
A Texas robbery conviction exposes you to prison time, substantial fines, and a permanent felony record. The exact penalty depends on the charge, your criminal history, and the facts surrounding the alleged offense.
Because robbery is a felony, prosecutors often pursue these cases aggressively. The consequences extend beyond sentencing and affects many parts of daily life long after a case ends.
Under Texas Penal Code §29.02, robbery is charged as a second-degree felony.
A conviction results in:
Even when prison is avoided, a felony conviction creates lasting challenges. That reality makes early defense preparation especially important.
Texas sentencing laws allow enhanced penalties in certain situations involving prior felony convictions.
Our firm carefully reviews criminal history allegations because sentencing enhancements require the prosecution to meet specific legal requirements. Challenging those allegations sometimes changes the potential sentencing range.
Every robbery defense begins with the evidence, not assumptions. Our firm looks for weaknesses in the prosecution’s case and develops a strategy tailored to the specific facts.
Many robbery prosecutions depend heavily on witness statements, identification evidence, surveillance video, or statements made during police questioning. Each piece of evidence deserves close examination.
Police officers must follow constitutional procedures throughout an investigation. When officers violate those protections, the defense seeks to exclude improperly obtained evidence.
Our review often focuses on:
Careful preparation often uncovers issues that are not obvious immediately after an arrest.
A robbery charge does not automatically mean the evidence supports a conviction.
Depending on the circumstances, our defense strategy involves showing:
Each case requires an independent review because no single defense applies to every robbery prosecution.
Strong preparation benefits every stage of a criminal case. Cases prepared for trial often place the defense in a stronger position during negotiations with prosecutors.
The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy prepares every robbery case thoroughly instead of assuming the matter will end with a plea agreement. That preparation reflects the firm’s experience handling more than 6,000 criminal cases across Texas.
The criminal process begins quickly after a robbery arrest. Knowing what to expect helps you make informed decisions during every stage of the case.
Many defendants feel pressure to explain themselves immediately. Speaking before reviewing the evidence often creates unnecessary risks.
Although every case follows its own timeline, most robbery prosecutions include similar stages.
You may expect:
Each stage presents opportunities for the defense to challenge the prosecution’s case.
The first days after an arrest often shape the direction of a robbery case.
The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy remains available 24 hours a day because important decisions happen early. Prompt representation allows our firm to begin protecting your rights, reviewing evidence, and communicating with prosecutors before the case advances further.
Yes. Police officers and prosecutors decide whether to file charges, but they do not decide guilt. A Texas robbery lawyer reviews the evidence independently, identifies weaknesses in the State's case, and protects your rights before important decisions are made.
No. Many robbery cases end before trial, but every case benefits from thorough trial preparation. Preparing a case for trial strengthens the defense during negotiations and places our firm in the best position to challenge the prosecution if a courtroom becomes necessary.
False robbery accusations happen for many reasons, including mistaken identity, personal disputes, or inaccurate witness accounts. Our firm carefully reviews surveillance footage, witness statements, electronic evidence, and police reports to expose inconsistencies and build a defense supported by the facts.
Yes, some robbery charges are reduced or dismissed when the evidence does not support the allegations or legal issues arise during the investigation. Every case depends on its own facts, which is why early case review is so valuable.
The cost of hiring a Texas robbery lawyer depends on the complexity of the case, the charges involved, and the amount of work required. The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy discusses fees during the initial consultation so clients understand their options before moving forward.
Yes, many people arrested for robbery receive a bond, although the amount depends on the court, the alleged facts, prior criminal history, and other factors. Bond decisions usually happen shortly after an arrest.
Yes. A robbery conviction generally becomes part of your permanent criminal record unless later legal action changes that status. A felony record affects employment, housing, professional licensing, and educational opportunities.
Robbery involves theft combined with bodily injury or threats. Aggravated robbery includes additional factors, such as causing serious bodily injury, using or displaying a deadly weapon, or targeting certain vulnerable victims under Texas Penal Code §29.03.
No. Speaking with law enforcement before speaking with a defense lawyer often creates unnecessary risks. You have the right to remain silent and the right to legal representation during questioning.
At The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy, we provide personalized attention from the beginning of your case. You work directly with Richard C. McConathy, not through layers of staff. Our firm remains available 24 hours a day, has represented more than 6,000 criminal cases, and has achieved over 1,000 dismissals through decades of criminal defense practice.
If you have been charged with robbery anywhere in Texas, speak with a defense lawyer as soon as possible. Call The Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy at (972) 233-5700 to discuss your case and begin building your defense.
Whether you're facing a felony charge or fighting a traffic ticket, every case deserves serious attention. Get an experienced defense team in your corner now.
