Robbery Lawyer
Robbery NJSA 2C:15-1
Everyone has a general idea what robbery means. Most people think about someone robbing a bank or store. However, if you have been charged with robbery NJSA 2C:15-1 in New Jersey, you need a robbery lawyer familiar with the charge.
We hear a lot, "I was charged with robbery first degree, will I go to jail? How can I beat my robbery charge? What defenses can I use to fight my robbery charge in Mercer County? These are all great questions that we can answer.
We hear a lot, "I was charged with robbery first degree, will I go to jail? How can I beat my robbery charge? What defenses can I use to fight my robbery charge in Mercer County? These are all great questions that we can answer.
Guilty of Robbery if:
In the course of committing a theft, you:
- Inflict bodily injury or use force upon another; or
- Threatens another with or purposely puts him in fear of immediate bodily injury; or
- Commits or threatens immediately to commit any crime of the first or second degree
What degree is my robbery charge?
First degree if in the course of committing theft, you attempt to kill anyone, or purposely inflicts or attempts to inflict serious bodily injury, or is armed with, or uses or threatens the immediate use of a deadly weapon.
Second degree if anything else
Second degree if anything else
What are penalties for robbery in New Jersey?
First Degree: 10-20 years in prison, fine up to $200,000. Some crimes may carry a longer jail sentence
Second Degree: 5-10 years in prison, fine up to $150,000
Second Degree: 5-10 years in prison, fine up to $150,000
DO I NEED A ROBBERY LAWYER? WHAT DO I DO NOW?
You hire our law firm to defend you against your robbery charge in Mercer County, Middlesex County, or Burlington County. We know you are scared. We know you are worried about jail. We will walk you through each step and fight for you as if you were our own brother or sister. You are not the first person we have defended against these charges. You will not be the last. We are experienced lawyers who get the job done right!
