Robberies in Bayonne Leave Suspects Facing Severe Penalties

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Posted: January 12, 2017

The city of Bayonne had three robberies in the past several weeks occur within its borders. On December 24, 2016 in the early morning hours, three men assaulted and robbed an individual of his personal belongings. The victim was uninjured. However, his phone and other personal belongings were taken. One juvenile suspect was apprehended and charged with crimes related to this robbery, which include weapons offenses and robbery.

A second robbery occurred on December 26, 2016 around 7:30 pm when a man entered an Ace Hardware store, stated he had a weapon and demanded cash from the register. Police stated that cash was removed from the store, but the man never produced a weapon.

Finally, a third robbery occurred on January 2, 2017 when a man in his early 20s struck another young man then removed the individual’s wallet and cash. Minor injuries were sustained in the third robbery.

Robbery Charges in New Jersey

Robbery is a crime in New Jersey, which can carry very serious consequences upon conviction. Defined as theft by force or the threat of force, robbery can subject an individual to lengthy state prison terms if he or she is convicted.

In the state of New Jersey, a juvenile (an individual who is under the age of 18) can be charged with juvenile offenses such as robbery. However, in the juvenile system, the goal is to rehabilitate the juvenile. This is different than the adult criminal system, which oftentimes focuses on punishment and/or deterrence.

This does not mean that a juvenile who is charged with robbery or weapons offenses does not face very serious consequences upon adjudication. A robbery and/or weapons possession juvenile offense can cause a juvenile defendant to be sentenced to Jamesburg. Jamesburg is the youth detention facility in New Jersey. A juvenile may be sentenced to this facility upon a robbery conviction.

About Clark & Noonan, LLC

The criminal defense law firm of Clark & Noonan, LLC handles juvenile defense matters throughout the state of New Jersey. In fact, our firm has successfully tried juvenile robbery matters. If you or someone you know is facing adult or juvenile charges for robbery, call our attorneys in New Jersey day or night at 732-303-7857 for a FREE initial consultation.

Clark & Noonan, LLC serves clients in Jersey City, Bayonne, Freehold, Hudson, Monmouth County and surrounding areas of New Jersey.

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