This week, a man that robbed a gas station in West Scranton and a drug store was sentenced to 23 years in state prison in Lackawanna County Court.  The man told police that he robbed the gas station and store to support his crack addiction.

30 year old Amin Gibson was sentenced by Judge Michael J. Barrasse after being charged with two counts of robbery. 

The incidents allegedly took place on November 20^th.   Police say that Gibson held up a Sunoco gas station on the 1200 block of South Main Avenue and then four hours later, he targeted a CVS drug store.  While robbing the gas station, Gibson allegedly held a knife to the throat of the clerk.

On November 24^th, police issued an arrest warrant in Gibson's name.  He later confessed to committing both crimes after being detained by police on December 21^st.  He told officers that he was motivated to steal because of his crack habit.

If you have been charged with robbery, it is important that you retain legal representation from a Phoenix criminal defense attorney who can protect your rights.  Contact the Knowles Law Firm today!