Category: Robbery

Strong-arm robbery doesn’t involve weapons, but that doesn’t mean it lacks consequences. If anything, the absence of a weapon can make these cases more complicated. A robbery that relies solely on the use or threat of physical force falls into this category, and in New Jersey, it usually

TL;DR No Stand Your Ground Law: New Jersey does not have a Stand Your Ground law. Castle Doctrine Applies: The state follows the castle doctrine, allowing individuals to use force, including deadly force, to defend themselves in their homes without a duty to retreat. Self-Defense Rights: Individuals