Cleveland Robbery Lawyer

What Prosecutors Must Prove

To secure a robbery conviction in Ohio, prosecutors must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that:

• You committed or attempted to commit a theft offense, and
• During that act, you used force, threatened the immediate use of force, or caused or attempted to cause physical harm

For aggravated robbery, the state must also prove additional elements such as possession of a deadly weapon or infliction of serious physical harm.

The burden of proof always rests with the prosecution. You are not required to prove your innocence. If the state cannot establish each required element beyond a reasonable doubt, the charge cannot stand.

Related Charges We Frequently Defend

Robbery cases often involve related or alternative charges, including:

• Aggravated robbery
• Burglary
• Breaking and entering
• Theft and grand theft
• Receiving stolen property
• Assault
• Possession of criminal tools
• Firearm specifications

As a Cuyahoga County defense lawyer, Pat Farrell understands how prosecutors may stack charges or pursue alternative theories.