South Jersey Laws
Robbery
New Jersey Statutes Annotated-2C:15-1 Robbery


A person is guilty of robbery if, in the course of committing a theft, he:

  • Inflicts bodily injury or uses force upon another; or
  • Threatens another with (or purposely puts him in fear of) immediate bodily injury; or
  • Commits (or threatens immediately to commit) any crime of the first or second degree.


Robbery is a second degree crime, punishable by:

  • Imprisonment for five to ten years;
  • A fine of up to $150,000; or
  • Both.

Robbery is a first degree crime 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;
And is punishable by:
  • Imprisonment for ten to twenty years;
  • A fine of up to $200,000;
  • Both.
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