From Lustberg Law Offices, LLC – What Is Armed Robbery? explores the key legal issues surrounding armed robbery in New Jersey. This podcast brings together insights on definitions, statutes, investigation procedures, and defense strategies from one of the region’s well-established law firms.
In the first section we unpack how armed robbery differs from simple robbery — specifically how the presence of a weapon elevates the charge. The episode draws on New Jersey’s statute under N.J.S.A. 2C:15-1, showing how intent, use of force or threat, and the notion of a weapon all combine to define the offense.
Next we dive into the investigative side: surveillance footage, forensic evidence, witness testimony, police tactics and suspect rights all factor into how an armed robbery case is built. We highlight how these elements can also shape the defense approach.
Finally, we explore the consequences and defense possibilities — from first-degree classification and sentencing ranges (including the impact of the No Early Release Act) to long-term impacts on employment, social life and the limited availability of expungement for violent crimes in New Jersey. We finish with a discussion of common strategies: alibi, duress, entrapment, ownership, and how having timely legal support can affect outcomes.
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