Defending Charges of Bank Robbery

Movies about bank robberies are fan favorites, always packed with intrigue and action. But do they happen in real life very often? The short answer is that yes, they do! If you have been charged with bank robbery, you need a tough criminal defense attorney at bat for you!

Nevada Robberies in the News 

There have been multiple bank robberies in the Silver State of late. In just the first month of the year, three banks in the state have been hit:

• A Reno bank robbery that occurred at a US Bank;
• Two banks in Henderson—a Chase Bank and an America First Credit Union—by the same two suspects.

Penalties Bank Robbery 

Some may think charges apply only to the individuals directly involved in holding up the bank, but that is not the case. Even someone who was nowhere near the bank while it was held up violates federal law and can be criminally penalized for receiving the stolen money. For any amount under $1000, one could get a year in prison on top of fines. When the money involved tops $1,000, it could lead to bigger fines and 10 years behind bars. These are the exact same penalties that the actual robber could face if they managed the heist without making threats or executing any form of violence.

Things get much more serious when a bank robbery includes intimidation. Even without actually shooting a gun or physically harming anyone, just the threat of such harm doubles the prison sentence to 20 years. If someone does experience harm as a result of the robbery, another five years are tacked on, making it 25 years in a federal prison. If anyone is tragically killed during the course of a stick-up in a bank (or credit union), the offender is looking at life in prison, with the potential of a death sentence.

The Defense You Deserve 

A strong defense of these kinds of charges always starts with a thorough investigation, including viewing footage of the robbery in question, interviewing witnesses, analyzing forensic evidence, and looking for exculpatory evidence—that which plays in your favor—in the hopes of exonerating you. After getting a handle on what the prosecutor has, a good defense attorney will develop a strategy to defend you, including the potential of presenting alternate theories of the case, pointing out technical or procedural errors, or demanding accountability for outright constitutional violations by law enforcement or prosecutors.

Lobo Law 

The experienced Las Vegas criminal defense attorneys at Lobo Law know how to fight back against harsh prosecutors. To discuss your situation, schedule a confidential consultation in our Las Vegas office today.

Source:

kolotv.com/2025/01/24/fbi-releases-information-about-reno-bank-robbery-suspect/