Robbery is a serious felony that can result in substantial prison time. If you are charged with a robbery in New York City, the sooner you get a criminal defense lawyer involved the better for your case outcome.
Robberies occur when an individual or business is armed and demands money, valuables or other property from another person. A robbery can be committed in your house, apartment, vehicle or business. A robbery can also happen in an open area like a parking lot or on the street. If a robbery is attempted, you should try to be as cooperative as possible with the perpetrators and not resist. Your personal safety is the most important thing.
To help prevent robberies, you can put up signs saying, “Please do not touch cash or merchandise.” You should always be aware of the people around your business and watch them carefully. You should also make sure that the sales counter is clearly visible from inside the premises and that you don’t place posters, advertisements, or displays in such a way that they might block the view of what is being sold.
It is a good idea to train employees in the proper handling of money and other valuables. Employees should be taught to greet customers with a friendly greeting and to look them in the eye. Also, it is a good idea to check behind the scenes to be certain that no one is hiding in closets or back rooms.