Murder Charge Follows Use of a Deadly Weapon During Robbery

In 2014, an Illinois man faced charges of murder and use of a deadly weapon after a bank robbery resulted in the death of two bank employees. The bank robbery occurred earlier in the year, but details of the incident became public after a judge unsealed a warrant. The defendant faced very serious consequences, including a life prison sentence, if convicted of the use of a deadly weapon and other charges. So, what was the right next step for a person in that situation? Hire a lawyer.

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Understanding the Charges

Use of a Deadly Weapon During a Robbery and Murder

According to the report of the robbery, the man entered the bank by using a side door. It was stated that, during the course of the robbery, he used a knife and a gun to threaten employees. Two bank employees died during the robbery, and another was seriously injured. According to the warrant, the defendant allegedly gave a confession admitting his involvement in the robbery.

Evidence in the case included DNA evidence matching blood on the defendant with the blood of the employees killed. He was also overheard talking to his mother on the phone during the police standoff, where he supposedly admitted to killing a woman. Police also claimed that he noted killing the victims during the robbery.

In Illinois, you can be charged with armed robbery if you allegedly committed a robbery with the use of a deadly weapon. Most people assume this means a firearm, but our criminal defense lawyers point out that it can also mean the use of other weapons, such as a:

• Bludgeon
• Ax
• Club
• Knife.