Robbery and break and enter charges carry the risk of a strong custodial sentence. And, successfully defending a charge often turns on technical evidence, disputed identification and the actions of multiple accused.
Our criminal defence team defends clients in robbery and break and enter matters involving:
When we represent clients charged with robbery or break and enter, we dissect the prosecution brief early, challenge weak or unreliable evidence and prepare our client’s case based on achieving what we know is the best possible outcome. That sometimes means negotiating charges, entering an early guilty plea or taking a matter to trial.
Robbery is a serious offence often prosecuted in the District Court. Robbery offences carry a range of maximum penalties, ranging between 14 years imprisonment and 25 years imprisonment.
Robbery refers to a group of serious offences under the Crimes Act 1900 which include the following:
Each offence is based on various factors of the alleged offending, including the presence of one or more aggravating factors, whether the offender was armed or in company with other people during the offence, whether the offender was armed with an offensive or dangerous weapon, and whether a serious injury was occasioned to the victim before, during or after the robbery.
For each offence, there are a number of essential elements or ‘ingredients’ that the prosecution must prove beyond a reasonable doubt for the offence to be proven.
If you have been charged with any robbery or stealing related offence, contact Elkheir Partners to speak with a criminal law specialist to discuss your options and potential defence strategies.
The essential elements that the prosecution need to prove depends on the type of robbery offence you have been charged with.
For the basic robbery offence under section 94, the prosecution need to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that:
Circumstances of aggravation means circumstances that (immediately before, or at the time of, or immediately after the robbery, assault or larceny) involve any one or more of the following–
The vast majority of robbery charges are dealt with in the District Court.
In determining the appropriate sentence, a Court will consider a myriad of objective factors, such as the seriousness and the circumstances of the robbery and value of the fraud, as well as your personal subjective factors
Alternatives to jail are available for robbery offences.
Yes, there are a number of potential defences available for a charge of robbery such as having a claim of right to the relevant property, acting in self-defence, that the taking did not involve force or through fear, and others.
A commercial lawyer advises businesses on the legal issues that arise in running and growing a company from contracts, corporate governance and employment matters through to business sales, restructures and dispute resolution. The best commercial lawyers don’t just answer the legal question; they understand the commercial reality behind it.
Early, ideally before problems arise. The most costly legal mistakes – such as poorly drafted contracts, inadequate business structures, unprotected intellectual property – are usually the ones that could have been avoided with early advice.
That said, we regularly step in mid-dispute and mid-transaction and deliver strong outcomes even when matters are already complicated.
Yes. We act in urgent commercial matters including applications for injunctions and freezing orders where assets need to be protected immediately. If your matter is time-critical, contact us directly.
No, and in most cases they shouldn’t. Many commercial disputes are resolved more efficiently through negotiation, mediation or arbitration.
When you engage us, we’ll assess your position honestly, identify your best options and recommend the most efficient path to resolution. If we agree that court proceedings are genuinely in your interests, we’ll pursue them decisively.
The short answer is that engaging a litigator early almost always costs less than engaging one late.
However, costs vary depending on the complexity of the matter, the court or tribunal involved and how the other party behaves. We provide clear cost estimates upfront and always advise on early resolution options where they make commercial sense.
Contact a criminal defence lawyer immediately – especially before making any further statements to police. The decisions made in the first 24 to 48 hours after being charged can significantly affect the outcome of your matter. We’re always available to offer urgent criminal defence advice.
A bail application is a formal request to a court to release an accused person from custody while their matter is ongoing. We make urgent bail applications in both the NSW Local Court and Supreme Court.
If you or someone you know has been refused bail, contact us immediately.
Bashir Elkheir spent years at the NSW Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions before moving to criminal defence work. That experience means he understands exactly how prosecution cases are built, where they’re vulnerable and how to negotiate effectively with prosecutors. It’s not a background many criminal defence lawyers can claim.
Property settlements after separation are determined by the Family Law Act and take into account factors including the length of the relationship, financial and non-financial contributions, and future needs. There’s no automatic 50/50 split, and outcomes vary significantly depending on the circumstances. Early legal advice is important to understand your entitlements and protect your position.
Technically, no. However, a poorly drafted will can be challenged, create ambiguity or fail to achieve your intentions. A lawyer ensures your will is valid, clearly expresses your wishes and accounts for complications like blended families, business interests or assets held in trusts. The cost of getting it right is almost always less than the cost of sorting out a disputed estate later.
A conveyancing lawyer can do everything a licensed conveyancer does, but can also handle the legalities of the transaction. That includes advising on the risks in the contract, handling disputes that arise during a transaction and acting across the full range of property matters including commercial and rural transactions, development agreements and leasing disputes.
For straightforward residential purchases, either may be suitable. For anything complex, a lawyer is almost always worth the difference.
Yes. We offer fixed price options for residential property purchases and sales in NSW. Contact us for a quote. We’ll give you a clear figure upfront with no hidden extras.
