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Texas Armed Robbery Defense Lawyers
Armed robbery is one of the most serious criminal charges a person can face in Texas. While you will not find the term “armed robbery” in the Texas Penal Code, what most people mean by armed robbery is prosecuted as aggravated robbery under §29.03 — a first-degree felony carrying 5 to 99 years or life in prison. If you or a loved one has been charged with robbery involving a weapon, you need a defense team with the credentials and experience to fight this charge aggressively.
Deandra Grant Law – Criminal & DWI Defense Helps Residents across Texas with Criminal Defense Matters – Including: Allen , Arlington, Belton, Cleburne, Collin County, Dallas, Denton, Fairview, Fort Worth, Frisco, Gainesville, Granbury, Hood County, Johnson County, Lewisville, Little Elm, McKinney, Park Cities, Parker County, Plano, Princeton, Richardson, Rockwall, Rowlett, Royse City, Southlake, Sunnyvale, The Colony, Waco, and Weatherford.
What Is Armed Robbery Under Texas Law?
Texas does not have a standalone “armed robbery” statute. Instead, the charge falls under the aggravated robbery statute, Texas Penal Code §29.03. A person commits aggravated robbery when they commit robbery as defined in §29.02 and:
- Use or exhibit a deadly weapon during the commission of the offense
- Cause serious bodily injury to another person
- Threaten or place another person in fear of imminent death or serious bodily injury, where that person is 65 years of age or older or a disabled individual
A “deadly weapon” under Texas Penal Code §1.07(a)(17) includes firearms, knives, clubs, and any object that is capable of causing death or serious bodily injury in the manner of its use or intended use. This definition is broad — prosecutors have successfully argued that vehicles, bottles, and even hands can constitute deadly weapons depending on how they were used.
Penalties for Aggravated Robbery in Texas
Aggravated robbery is a first-degree felony. The penalties are severe:
- Prison: 5 to 99 years or life in the Texas Department of Criminal Justice
- Fine: Up to $10,000
- No Probation Eligibility (in many cases): If the court finds that a deadly weapon was used and an affirmative deadly weapon finding is entered in the judgment, certain parole and early release provisions are restricted under Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 42A.054
- Parole Restrictions: A deadly weapon finding means the defendant must serve at least half of the sentence or 30 years (whichever is less) before becoming eligible for parole under Texas Government Code §508.145
- Enhanced Sentences: Prior felony convictions can increase the punishment range to 15 to 99 years or life under the habitual offender provisions of §12.42
- Collateral Consequences: Loss of firearm rights, difficulty finding employment, immigration consequences for non-citizens, sex offender registration if robbery involved sexual elements
How We Defend Armed Robbery Charges
Armed robbery cases are built on witness identification, physical evidence, surveillance footage, and often forensic evidence including DNA, fingerprints, and digital data. Deandra Grant Law challenges every element of the prosecution’s case:
- Witness Identification: Eyewitness identification is notoriously unreliable. We examine lineup procedures, cross-racial identification issues, lighting conditions, stress effects on perception, and whether law enforcement used suggestive identification techniques that violate due process
- Surveillance and Video Evidence: We analyze surveillance footage for quality, angles, timestamps, and whether the video actually identifies our client or merely shows a person who could be anyone
- Forensic Evidence: Douglas Huff’s Garrett Discovery digital forensics training enables our team to analyze cell phone location data, social media records, and electronic evidence. His ACS-CHAL designation and forensic science background add depth to challenges of DNA evidence, fingerprint analysis, and other physical evidence
- Weapon Analysis: We challenge whether the object allegedly used constitutes a “deadly weapon” under the statutory definition. If the weapon was not actually capable of causing death or serious bodily injury, the charge may be reducible from aggravated robbery to robbery
- Alibi and Misidentification: We investigate alibi evidence, cell tower data, surveillance footage from other locations, and witness testimony that may establish our client was not present at the scene
- Constitutional Violations: Illegal stops, unlawful searches, Miranda violations, and coerced confessions can result in suppression of critical evidence
- Mitigation: For cases where conviction risk is high, mitigation reports using clinical assessments (PHQ-9, GAD-7, PC-PTSD-5, AUDIT-C) to support sentencing advocacy are utilized.
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Why Choose Deandra Grant Law
- Master’s Degree in Pharmaceutical Science: Deandra Grant is the only criminal defense attorney in our markets with a graduate degree in the science behind forensic testing
- ACS-CHAL Forensic Lawyer-Scientist: Both Deandra Grant and Douglas Huff hold this credential
- Digital Forensics: Douglas Huff’s Garrett Discovery training for electronic evidence analysis
- Federal Defense: If the alleged robbery involves a federally insured institution or interstate commerce, it may be prosecuted federally. James Lee Bright handles all federal criminal matters.
- 30+ Years, Super Lawyer Since 2011, Best Lawyers in America 2025, 17 Law Books
Contact Us
If you or a loved one is facing armed robbery or aggravated robbery charges in Texas, contact Deandra Grant Law immediately. These charges carry the possibility of decades in prison, and early intervention by experienced defense counsel can make a critical difference. Call (214) 225-7117 or visit texasdwisite.com for a free, confidential consultation.
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“Deandra Grant Law – Criminal & DWI Defense handled my case with diligence and professionalism. Deandra Grant’s reputation is stellar and now I know why. She has a team of individuals who provide quality service.”
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