Hobbs Act Robbery

Hobbs Act Robbery, 18 U.S.C. Section 1951

The Hobbs Act was named after United States Representative Sam Hobbs, a democrat from Alabama.  It is found in the United States Crimes Code at 18 U.S.C. Section 1951.  It was enacted in 1946, and makes it illegal to rob or export anything that affects interstate or foreign commerce.  It also makes it illegal to attempt such a crime, or participate in a conspiracy with others to commit such a crime.  It carries a statutory maximum term of imprisonment of 20 years in federal prison.  It is many times charged with other offenses, such as gun possession that can enhance sentencing exposure.

If you are charged with Hobbs Act and interested in learning how changes in the law may help in your defense, contact us today.  Likewise, if you were convicted of certain Hobbs Act offenses, and looking for a sentence reduction, call the office for help.

Recognition and Awards

Ms. Laguzzi has been interviewed for The Philadelphia Inquirer regarding the scientific evidence on juries.  She has also appeared on television as a legal expert on “It’s Your Call” with Lynn Doyle on Comcast’s CN8.  Ms. Laguzzi’s expertise has also been sought after as a legal commentator and legal expert for NPR and WHYY. 

In 2011, Ms. Laguzzi won the prestigious “Lawyers on the Fast Track” Award upon the nomination of a Philadelphia COURT of COMMON PLEAS from candidates submitted across the state. Ms. Laguzzi was also elected for the Top 10 Award from the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, as well as for the Nation’s Top Attorneys from the National Association of Distinguished Counsel who only accepts the Top One Percent of attorneys in the United States.

The American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys chose Ms. Laguzzi as their “10 Best Attorneys” for Pennsylvania for client satisfaction in criminal law for 2017 and 2018 and the TOP 10 Attorney Award in Pennsylvania from the National Academy of Criminal Defense Attorneys for 2017-20.  On avvo.com, a website dedicated to rating lawyers and doctors based on experience, work in the profession and ratings from clients and colleagues, Ms. Laguzzi has the maximum rating of 10 out of 10 stars.  Carina Laguzzi is featured as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer – Rising Star and Super Lawyer highlighted in the December editions of the Philadelphia Magazine and the Pennsylvania Super Lawyers’ magazine since 2005. She has been a Super Lawyer for well over a decade, including 2021.