State v. Bowser

The opinion of the court was delivered by

KLEINER, J.A.D.

Tried before a jury, defendant, Chester Lee Bowser, was convicted of first-degree robbery, N.J.S.A 2C:15-1 and N.J.S.A 2C:2-6 (count one); third-degree theft by unlawful taking, N. J.S.A. 2C:20-3a and N.J.SA 2C:2-6 (count two); fourth-degree aggravated assault, N.J.S.A 2C:12-lb(4) and N.J.S.A 2C:2-6 (count three); second-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, N.J.SA 2C:39-4a and N.J.S.A 2C:2-6 (count four); and third-degree unlawful possession of a weapon, N.J.SA 2C:39-5b and N.J.S.A 2C:2-6 (count five).

Defendant was…