Burglary, Robbery & Theft Defense Lawyers in Mobile, AL

Protecting Your Rights. Defending Your Future.

If you’ve been accused of burglary, robbery, or theft in Alabama, you’re likely feeling overwhelmed, anxious, and unsure of what comes next. These are serious charges with life-altering consequences. At The Hernandez & Associates Law Firm, we offer more than just legal representation—we provide strategic guidance, clear communication, and powerful advocacy to protect your future.

We defend clients throughout Mobile County, Baldwin County, and beyond, and we’re ready to fight for you.

Understanding the Charges: Burglary, Robbery & Theft in Alabama

Burglary

Burglary is the unlawful entry into a building with the intent to commit a crime inside. Under Alabama law, there are three degrees:

  • First-Degree Burglary: Involves a dwelling and includes aggravating factors such as carrying a weapon or causing physical harm.
  • Second-Degree Burglary: Occurs when the accused is armed or when someone is present in the building at the time of entry, even if no harm is caused.
  • Third-Degree Burglary: Involves unlawful entry into a non-residential building without the presence of weapons, threats, or injuries.

Robbery

Robbery is a theft that involves force, threat, or intimidation. The penalties are especially severe because robbery is considered both a property and a violent crime.

  • First-Degree Robbery: Includes the use or threat of a deadly weapon or serious injury.
  • Second and Third-Degree Robbery: Include threats or force without weapons or physical injury.

Theft

Theft charges are based on the value of the property involved and whether it was taken through deception, misrepresentation, or without consent.

  • Petty Theft (Theft of Property 4th): Typically misdemeanor theft under $500.
  • Felony Theft (Theft of Property 1st, 2nd, or 3rd): Involves property over certain value thresholds or specific types like vehicles or firearms.

Building Your Defense

Our attorneys develop tailored, aggressive defenses that may include:

  • Challenging intent: Proving there was no intent to commit a crime upon entry or take property unlawfully.
  • Asserting mistaken identity: When evidence is weak or unreliable.
  • Demonstrating lawful presence: If you had permission to be on the property.
  • Providing an alibi: Showing you were elsewhere at the time of the alleged incident.
  • Poking holes in the evidence: We scrutinize the prosecution's claims for inconsistencies, procedural errors, or constitutional violations.

Why Legal Representation Matters

Without the right legal strategy, you risk severe penalties: jail time, probation, fines, loss of civil rights, and permanent damage to your reputation and future job prospects. Our attorneys understand that good people can find themselves in difficult situations, and we’re here to help you move forward—not be defined by a charge.

At Hernandez & Associates Law Firm, we will:

  • Investigate your case thoroughly
  • Negotiate with prosecutors if appropriate
  • Take your case to trial with preparation and confidence
  • Keep you informed and involved every step of the way

Let Us Fight for You

You deserve a strong defense—and a legal team that sees you as more than a case number. Whether you’re facing charges of burglary, robbery, or theft, we’re here to listen to your story and fight for your future.

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