Middlesex County Robbery Lawyers

Robbery crimes are increasingly common, especially among drug addicted people seeking quick money. Due to the No Early Release Act, a conviction for robbery can lead to over a decade of mandatory prison time. Getting a good Middlesex County criminal defense attorney to fight all aspects of the case can lead to great results from less prison time, no prison time and a complete dismissal of all charges. When a lawyer fights for the client and puts the time, dedication and skills into a case, great results are possible. If you are facing a robbery charge in Middlesex County, call now to speak with an attorney.

With offices in Woodbridge and East Brunswick, our Middlesex County robbery defense lawyers are easy to reach. Call now to speak with a tough, smart Middlesex County criminal defense attorney and begin the fight against your charges.

2C:15-1. Robbery
a. Robbery defined. 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.

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.

b. 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, 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.