Man Arrested in Andover Township on Burglary and Assault Charges after Dropping Driver’s License
A 24-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of burglary and assault after allegedly dropping his license while fleeing from authorities. According to a news report in The Township Journal, the burglary and assault incident occurred in Andover Township. Police in Andover Township worked with the Sussex County Sheriff's Office to conduct a search of an area where the suspect allegedly passed through while evading the authorities. Officials found a pair of sweatpants containing the man's driver's license. He now faces burglary, simple assault, and second-degree robbery with bodily injury charges.
Under New Jersey Statute 2C:18-2, burglary is a crime of the second degree "if in the course of committing the offense, the actor: (1) Purposely, knowingly or recklessly inflicts, attempts to inflict or threatens to inflict bodily injury on anyone; or (2) Is armed with or displays what appear to be explosives or a deadly weapon." While a third degree crime carries a three to five year sentence, a second degree crime is punishable by five to 10 years.
Anyone facing burglary charges in New Jersey would be well advised to contact an experienced criminal defense attorney before discussing the case with authorities. A skilled criminal defense lawyer will examine the circumstances of the case, the evidence against the defendant, and how the evidence was seized.
The Princeton criminal defense lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein have a long history of handling burglary, theft, and assault cases in New Jersey. If you or a loved one has been charged with a crime in New Jersey, please contact us at (609) 240-0040 for a free consultation and comprehensive case assessment.
