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title: "Can a Rhode Island robbery charge be defended?"
description: "Yes. Rhode Island robbery charges can be defended through several angles: challenging witness identification (cross-racial misidentification is a known problem in robbery cases), contesting the force..."
url: https://www.chadbanklaw.com/faq-items/can-a-rhode-island-robbery-charge-be-defended/
date: 2026-05-23
modified: 2026-05-23
author: "The Law Office of Chad F Bank"
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# Can a Rhode Island robbery charge be defended?

Yes. Rhode Island robbery charges can be defended through several angles: challenging witness identification (cross-racial misidentification is a known problem in robbery cases), contesting the force element (was force actually used or just alleged), suppression motions if evidence was obtained unlawfully, alibi defense (you were elsewhere), and challenging the chain of custody on any physical evidence. Robbery cases often turn heavily on witness testimony, which means defense work focuses on credibility challenges and inconsistencies in witness statements. Defense lawyers also frequently file motions to suppress identification procedures (line-ups, photo arrays) that violated due process protections.