Robbery involves inflicting bodily harm, or threatening to inflict bodily harm, on someone while committing a theft. If the accused threatened to kill or inflicts serious bodily injury, or uses a deadly weapon, robbery can be charged as a first degree offense. In other situations, it is a second degree crime.
Burglary involves entering a structure with the intent to commit a crime. Under New Jersey law, burglary is typically charged as a third degree crime. If the accused inflicts, or threatens to inflict bodily harm, or is armed with a weapon, burglary can be charged as a second degree crime.
A conviction on charges of robbery or burglary can involve substantial penalties and be devastating to your future. It is in your best interests to get a knowledgeable defense attorney involved in the earliest stages of your case. At Maynard & Sumner, LLC, our New Jersey robbery defense lawyers will work hard to protect your rights and minimize the impact of these allegations. We will ensure that you understand your rights and inform you of the likely consequences of each decision you make throughout the case.
From the beginning, we will work to uncover the best path to your defense. When the attorneys of our Morris County theft law firm investigate allegations of burglary or robbery, we often uncover details that lead to positive results for our clients. We will fight these allegations on every front. We will find every flaw in the prosecution's evidence. For example, we will examine the credibility of any government witnesses as well as any forensic evidence. At the same time, we will look at whether law enforcement agents upheld your constitutional rights at all times in the legal process. If they violated your rights, we will work to dismiss the charges.
Contact Our Sussex Burglary Defense Attorney
If you have been charged with any property-related crime, contact us online or call 973-540-0054 today to discuss your specific needs. We offer a free consultation.
