Man Accused of Robbing 3 People in Andover Township, NJ Motel Room
A 27-year-old Hopatcong man was arrested after allegedly threatening and robbing three people in a motel room in Andover Township on December 23, 2010.
According to a news report in The Daily Record, police believe the man broke into a motel and took $200 from one victim, $5 from another, and the wallet of the third before fleeing the scene. Hopatcong police arrested the man and are holding him in a Sussex County jail.
Under New Jersey Statute 2C:15-1: “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.” If threats or violence are not present, then a robbery charge must be dropped.
The severity of the penalties resulting from a New Jersey robbery conviction depends upon the violent nature of the crime, whether or not weapons were used, and the criminal history of the defendant. These charges could result in years of imprisonment. It is crucial to fight any and all serious criminal charges such as robbery with an experienced attorney on your side.
The reputed New Jersey criminal defense lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein understand the life-altering consequences posed by robbery or theft convictions. If you or a loved one is facing serious criminal charges in New Jersey, call our office at 609-240-0040 right away to find out how we can help defend your rights.
