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New Jersey Robbery Charges
If you have been charged with robbery (NJSA 2c:15-1), you will need the New Jersey criminal attorneys at Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group, PC, to defend you.
If an individual were to take an unattended purse, for example, he or she might face larceny charges. If that person grabbed the purse off the body of an individual with force, he or she might instead face the more severe charge of robbery. If you or your loved one has been charged with any degree of robbery, you could be facing up to 25 years in prison, depending upon the circumstances of your alleged theft crime.
Time is of the essence in robbery cases
Don’t wait until you are charged to hire a New Jersey criminal attorney. If you are under investigation for the crime of robbery, contact Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC robbery attorneys at once. Waiting for a formal charge closes many available options that our robbery attorneys could take to defend you or your loved one.
Robbery charges can be very upsetting and traumatic to the person facing the charges. That is why it is very important that you have the type of aggressive and experienced defense that you can count on. The attorneys of Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC stand ready to fully investigate your case entirely in order to prepare the best possible defense. Call our office today to schedule your initial consultation.
What do you do if you're charged with robbery in New Jersey?
First, the definition of robbery in New Jersey is that a person is guilty of robbery if, in the course of committing a theft, he:
(1) Inflicts bodily injury or uses force upon another; or
(2) Threatens another with or purposely puts him in fear of immediate bodily injury; or
(3) Commits or threatens immediately to commit any crime of the first or second degree.
Grading
Robbery is a crime of the second degree, except that it is a crime of the first degree if in the course of committing the theft, the actor attempts to kill anyone, purposely inflicts or attempts to inflict serious bodily injury, is armed with, or uses or threatens the immediate use of a deadly weapon. To get a robbery conviction in New Jersey, the prosecution must prove the elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt. Robbery requires the accused to act intentionally.
The accused must have committed or attempted to commit theft by taking or trying to take something of value from the victim. The accused must have used force or threatened to use force during the robbery or his immediate flight from the scene after the theft.
How is robbery defined in New Jersey?
A person is guilty of robbery if, in the course of committing a theft, they:
(1) Inflicts bodily injury or uses force upon another; or
(2) Threatens another with or purposely puts him in fear of immediate bodily injury; or
(3) Commits or threatens immediately to commit any crime of the first or second degree. And an act shall be deemed to be included in the phrase “In the course of committing a theft” If it occurs in an attempt to commit theft or in immediate flight after the attempt or commission.
Felony Charges And Robbery
With our extensive experience with felony charges, you can rest assured that you are in competent legal hands. The sooner that you inform us of you issues, the sooner we can make sure you are properly defended.
Possible consequences for a conviction on the charge of robbery include but not limited to:
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- Probation or parole
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- Long-term imprisonment
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- Significant fines above and beyond restitution
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- Loss of the right to be bonded, which has many employment consequences
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- Payment of restitution to the victim
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- Court ordered counseling
Defenses of Robbery may potentially include but not limited to:
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- Demonstrating insufficient evidence
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- Proving you are the true owner of property alleged to have been stolen
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- Proving factual innocence beyond reasonable doubt
Robbery cases can be difficult to defend in a court of law and therefore it is important to have experienced and savvy legal representation that can help you gather and sort through the evidence of your case. If you have been accused of robbery with violence in New Jersey, contact the Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC today and we will be more than happy to answer your questions and address your concerns.
Our NJ criminal lawyers keep flexible office hours, with weekend appointments available, and for your convenience we can meet you in your home or jail or prison if you cannot travel to our office. We offer flexible scheduling and payment options.
Defending serious accusations of robbery in New Jersey
A conviction for armed robbery can be potentially life devastating. When accused of robbery charges, ensure that your future is protected by contacting Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC. Our New Jersey theft attorneys understand the seriousness of these criminal charges. As former prosecutors, our attorneys have unique insight into the prosecution’s defense strategies, which gives us the upper hand as we know what to expect.
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If you have been arrested for a robbery, you need Aiello, Harris, Abate, Law Group, PC.. We have former prosecutors to defend you. Please call us 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Call us today at (908) 561-5577 or contact us. Your initial consultation will take place over the phone, and you can schedule an appointment at one of our office locations across New Jersey.
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