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Robbery Defense Lawyer in Midland

A Former Chief Felony Prosecutor Now Defending Robbery Charges in Midland County

A robbery charge isn’t a theft case that escalated. Texas treats it as a serious violent felony, and prosecutors pursue it accordingly. Tommy W. Hull, PC defends individuals facing robbery and aggravated robbery charges in Midland County and Ector County, including Odessa. Attorney Tommy Hull spent years as a chief felony prosecutor for the state of Texas before moving to criminal defense. That background gives him a precise understanding of how the state assembles these cases and where they can be challenged.

The firm’s foundation is straightforward: every person charged is innocent until proven guilty. The prosecution carries the burden of proving each element beyond a reasonable doubt, and Tommy W. Hull, PC holds them to that standard.

If you or someone you know is facing a robbery charge in the Midland area, contact Tommy W. Hull, PC at (432) 223-0044 for a free consultation. More than 15 years of criminal defense experience is working for you from the first call.

Robbery vs. Aggravated Robbery Under Texas Law

Texas Penal Code Section 29.02 defines robbery as committing theft while intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly causing bodily injury to another person, or threatening or placing someone in fear of imminent bodily injury or death. That element of force, intimidation, or threatened violence is what separates robbery from theft. A robbery conviction carries a second-degree felony penalty range of 2 to 20 years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000.

Certain facts push the charge higher. Under Section 29.03, a robbery becomes aggravated robbery when the defendant causes serious bodily injury, uses or exhibits a deadly weapon, or directs force or threats at a person who is 65 or older or has a disability. Aggravated robbery is a first-degree felony, carrying 5 to 99 years or life in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. The deadly weapon element carries particular weight because it also affects probation eligibility.

An Insider’s View of How Midland Prosecutors Build These Cases

Attorney Hull’s years prosecuting felony cases at the state level give Tommy W. Hull, PC a practical advantage. He knows how prosecutors identify and pursue charge enhancements, how they weigh witness testimony, and where evidentiary gaps tend to appear. That knowledge shapes how the firm approaches every case from intake through trial.

The approach is detail-oriented, aggressive, and built around the individual. No two robbery cases present the same facts, and Tommy W. Hull, PC provides the individualized attention each client’s situation requires. The firm’s jury trial record in serious felony cases includes not guilty verdicts on charges of aggravated assault with a deadly weapon, burglary of a habitation involving sexual assault, and aggravated assault causing serious bodily injury enhanced to a first-degree felony. Those results reflect the firm’s felony jury trial experience in high-stakes cases.

Felony Robbery Cases in Midland County District Courts

Robbery charges in Midland are prosecuted in the Midland County State District Courts, which have jurisdiction over all felony-level criminal matters arising in the county. Felony arraignments are scheduled every Friday at 8:30 a.m., with the district judges alternating who presides. Knowing that calendar and those courtrooms matters when building a timely defense.

Tommy W. Hull, PC serves clients throughout Midland County and extends defense representation into Ector County and Odessa. Whether a charge arose in Midland or across the county line, the firm is prepared to defend it.

Start with a Free Consultation

A robbery or aggravated robbery charge puts years of freedom at risk. The sooner an attorney reviews the facts, the more options remain available. Tommy W. Hull, PC offers a free consultation to discuss the charge, the circumstances, and what a defense strategy could look like.

Call Tommy W. Hull, PC today at (432) 223-0044 to schedule your free consultation.

Common Defense Strategies in Texas Robbery Cases

Robbery charges can be challenged on multiple grounds depending on the facts. Texas criminal law recognizes several defense categories that attorneys regularly raise in these cases.

Lack of Intent: The prosecution must prove the accused intended to commit theft and intended to cause injury or place someone in fear. If the intent element is unsupported, the charge can’t stand.
Mistaken Identity: Eyewitness identification is often unreliable. A defense can challenge the reliability of witness identifications, lineup procedures, or other identification evidence.
Insufficient Evidence: The state must prove every element beyond a reasonable doubt. When gaps exist in the evidence, a defense holds the prosecution to that burden.
Self-Defense: Texas law recognizes justified use of force in certain circumstances. If the accused’s actions were legally justified under those statutes, a self-defense argument may apply.
Coerced or Involuntary Confession: A confession obtained through coercion or before the accused understood their rights may be challenged for admissibility.

Probation & Sentencing Rules for Robbery in Texas

How Texas law treats probation and deferred adjudication for robbery charges is a critical part of evaluating any plea or sentencing outcome.

Standard Robbery Convictions

For a standard robbery conviction, both judges and juries may grant community supervision (probation). Judges may also accept deferred adjudication plea agreements, which allow a defendant to avoid a final conviction if conditions are met. Neither a judge nor a jury may recommend community supervision on any suspended sentence exceeding 10 years, and community supervision isn’t available at all when a deadly weapon was used or exhibited during the offense or during immediate flight from it.

Aggravated Robbery Convictions

Aggravated robbery carries stricter limits. A judge can’t place a convicted person on straight probation following an aggravated robbery conviction, though judges retain the option of accepting a deferred adjudication agreement before a formal finding of guilt. Juries may still recommend probation for aggravated robbery, subject to the same deadly-weapon restriction and the 10-year suspended-sentence cap.

How a Deadly Weapon Finding Changes the Outcome

The deadly weapon finding is the critical variable. When it applies, it closes off community supervision entirely and significantly narrows sentencing options. Whether that enhancement is legally supportable on the specific facts of a case is one of the first questions a defense attorney should address.

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