WHAT ARE THE DEFENSES TO ROBBERY UNDER CALIFORNIA LAW?

In a prior post, I described the elements of robbery under California Law. But what are the defenses to the accusations?

Defenses to Robbery under California Law

There are many legal defenses to robbery under California law. The information in this section is not a substitute for legal advice, and only a robbery defense lawyer can tell you what defenses are available in your case. Defenses to robbery charges in California include, but are not limited to:

Fourth Amendment violations render evidence inadmissible;
Fifth Amendment violations render evidence inadmissible;
You didn’t intend to take the property;
You didn’t use force or cause fear;
You were mistakenly identified by witnesses;
You owned the property you were accused of taking; and/or
You were falsely accused of robbery.
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