New jersey criminal charge
Robbery in New jersey
Robbery is a criminal offense under New jersey law, defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1. Its classification is not fixed: New jersey assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1.
What is the penalty for robbery in New jersey?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 5 years to 10 years (Robbery - base offense — Robbery is a crime of the second degree unless the aggravating factors for first degree apply.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 150000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Robbery - base offense — Robbery is a crime of the second degree unless the aggravating factors for first degree apply.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Jail / prison | 10 years to 20 years (Robbery - aggravated (attempt to kill, serious bodily injury, or deadly weapon) — Robbery is elevated to first degree if the actor attempts to kill, purposely inflicts or attempts serious bodily injury, or is armed with or uses/threatens a deadly weapon during the theft.; presumption of imprisonment (2C:44-1(d))) | presumptive | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
| Fine | up to 200000 usd (no statutory minimum) (Robbery - aggravated (attempt to kill, serious bodily injury, or deadly weapon) — Robbery is elevated to first degree if the actor attempts to kill, purposely inflicts or attempts serious bodily injury, or is armed with or uses/threatens a deadly weapon during the theft.; or up to double gain/loss (2C:43-3); offense-specific ceilings may exceed) | discretionary | N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6 |
Applies to current.
How is robbery classified in New jersey?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robbery - base offense | crime of the second degree | Robbery is a crime of the second degree unless the aggravating factors for first degree apply. | N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1undefined |
| Robbery - aggravated (attempt to kill, serious bodily injury, or deadly weapon) | crime of the first degree | Robbery is elevated to first degree if the actor attempts to kill, purposely inflicts or attempts serious bodily injury, or is armed with or uses/threatens a deadly weapon during the theft. | N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1undefined |
Common questions about robbery in New jersey
What degree of offense is robbery in New Jersey?
It depends on the circumstances: robbery ranges from a crime of the second degree to a crime of the first degree in New Jersey under N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1.
Robbery - base offense: crime of the second degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1undefined) · Robbery - aggravated (attempt to kill, serious bodily injury, or deadly weapon): crime of the first degree (N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1undefined)
What are the penalties for robbery in New Jersey?
Penalties for robbery in New Jersey depend on how it is classified — from a crime of the second degree up to a crime of the first degree — with the ranges set by N.J.S.A. 2C:43-6; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which New Jersey statute covers robbery?
Robbery is governed by N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1 (Robbery).
Legal terms used in this law
This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.