Areas of Expertise
Robbery & Burglary Defence Solicitors
Immediate, strategic representation in serious acquisitive crime. Decisions made at the police station, the handling of identification evidence, and preparation from the outset directly affect the outcome.
Why timing decides outcome
Specialist Defence in Robbery & Burglary Cases
Robbery and burglary allegations often turn on detailed factual and evidential issues. These cases frequently involve CCTV, mobile phone data, forensic evidence, and identification by witnesses. Early intervention is critical to ensure that this evidence is properly examined and, where appropriate, challenged.
Chess Law Solicitors acts in all forms of robbery and burglary cases, including street robbery, aggravated burglary, dwelling and non-dwelling burglary, and allegations involving organised or group offending.
Our approach is consistent: early strategic control, detailed analysis of the evidence, and preparation built around how the case will be tested at trial.
Our services
Our Robbery & Burglary Defence Services
We are instructed at every stage of proceedings, from police station attendance and pre-charge advice through to Crown Court trial and appeal.
- Immediate representation at the police station, 24 hours a day
- Aggravated burglary — weapons and serious harm allegations
- CCTV and identification evidence challenge
- Mobile phone, cell site and device data analysis
- Bail applications where liberty is at stake
- Street robbery and group robbery allegations
- Dwelling burglary and non-dwelling burglary
- Forensic analysis — DNA, fingerprint and trace evidence
- Joint enterprise and conspiracy allegations
- Appeals against conviction and sentence
Why Chess Law
Why Choose Chess Law Solicitors
We do not wait for the prosecution to define the case
Identification evidence forensically tested
Joint enterprise allegations properly scrutinised
Trial-ready preparation from day one
One continuous strategy, solicitor and barrister
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between robbery and burglary?
Robbery involves theft accompanied by the use or threat of force. Burglary involves entering a building as a trespasser with intent to commit theft, inflict grievous bodily harm, or cause unlawful damage. The legal elements and sentencing differ significantly.
What is aggravated burglary?
Aggravated burglary occurs where a person commits burglary while in possession of a weapon, such as a firearm, imitation firearm, weapon of offence, or explosive. It is treated as a particularly serious offence and carries a maximum sentence of life imprisonment.
What happens after arrest for robbery or burglary?
You will be taken to a police station where you have the right to legal advice before and during any interview. It is essential that you do not answer questions without proper advice. Our 24 Hour Police Station Solicitors can attend immediately to protect your position.
Can CCTV evidence be challenged?
Yes. CCTV evidence must be reliable and properly interpreted. We examine the quality of the footage, the context in which it was obtained, and whether it supports the prosecution’s case.
Will I go to prison if convicted?
Robbery and burglary offences can carry custodial sentences, particularly where there are aggravating factors such as use of violence, weapons, or previous convictions. We advise on sentencing at an early stage.
Do I need a specialist solicitor?
Yes. These cases often involve complex evidence and serious consequences. Specialist representation ensures that your case is properly prepared and presented.
Speak to us now.
If you are under investigation for robbery or burglary, have been arrested, or have been charged, contact Chess Law Solicitors immediately. Early advice is critical.
