Armed assault with intent to rob in Massachusetts carries serious time in prison. It involves accusations of being armed with a dangerous weapon and attempting rob someone.
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts takes violent crimes very seriously. Many violent crimes have mandatory minimum sentences if you’re convicted, so it is crucial to hire a criminal defense attorney as soon as you can. I handle criminal defense cases all over the Greater Boston Area, and have experience defending clients from many different backgrounds, charged with a variety of crimes. Call or text me today at 617-295-7500 and let’s discuss the best way to tackle your case!
What is Armed Assault with Intent to Rob?
In Massachusetts, if you are charged with the crime of armed assault with intent to rob, the Commonwealth is alleging that you assaulted and attempted to steal from another individual while in possession of a dangerous weapon. You may also be charged with armed assault with intent to rob if the Commonwealth believes that you were in possession of a firearm, shotgun, rifle, machine gun, or assault weapon while committing an assault on another individual.
Something to note, is that if the alleged assault victim is 60 years of age or older, the possible punishments if you are convicted are even more harsh than if the alleged victim is under that age.
If you are charged with armed assault to rob, you could be held on dangerousness pending trial as well.
What Does the Commonwealth Need to Prove?
For the prosecution to secure a conviction for armed assault with intent to rob, they must prove three things beyond a reasonable doubt:
- that the individual was armed with a dangerous weapon
- that the individual assaulted the victim
- and the individual had the intent to rob the victim
A key feature of this crime is the 3rd aspect of what the prosecution must prove, because they must provide evidence to prove that you intended to rob the alleged victim.
What are the Possible Penalties if I’m Convicted?
If you are convicted of assault while being armed with a dangerous weapon with intent to rob, you will be facing a sentence of no more than 20 years in state prison. If you are convicted of assault while in possession of a firearm, shotguns rifle, machine gun, or assault weapon, you will be facing a mandatory minimum sentence in state prison, with a maximum sentence of 20 years.
If the alleged victim is 60 years of age or older, and you are convicted of assault while being armed with a dangerous weapon with intent to rob, you face the same maximum sentence of no more than 20 years. If you are convicted of assault while in possession of a firearm, shotguns rifle, machine gun, or assault weapon, your mandatory minimum is raised to 10 years instead of 5 years.
I have years of experience defending clients for the crime of armed assault with intent to rob. I will take your case personally, and will collaborate with you to try to get the best outcome at the end of your case as possible. I have office locations in Boston and Salem, Massachusetts, but I also do consultations via Zoom and phone. The criminal legal system can be intimidating and stressful, and I want to not only alleviate some of that stress, but to also represent you to the best of my ability to secure a desirable outcome. You can call or text me at 617-295-7500, or you can send me a website message to get started!