Civil Penalties for Shoplifting in New Jersey The law in NJ imposes not only criminal penalties for shoplifting but also provides for civil assessments for those who shoplift. These penalties are typically limited in nature but can have significant ancillary consequences if simply paid without careful consideration (e.g. admission of guilt with respect to a related criminal charge). If you Continue Reading...
Organized Retail Theft Enterprises
The shoplifting laws of NJ include special provisions for thefts which occur in accordance with an organized enterprise. If you or a loved one has been charged with being part of an organized retail theft enterprise under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-11, our criminal defense law firm is available to assist you. Make no mistake, the penalties resulting from a conviction on this charge are severe, so it Continue Reading...
Diversion, Dismissal & Downgrading
The law in New Jersey allows for diversion of a charge, downgrading to a less serious offense and sometimes even dismissal of a shoplifting complaint notwithstanding the fact that a theft has taken place. The typical scenario for diversion is referred to as Pretrial Intervention (PTI). The lawyers at our office explore all avenues for a favorable resolution of a shoplifting offense Continue Reading...
Shoplifting & Immigration to the United States
Shoplifting & Immigration to the United States We often receive telephone calls from immigrants who have been arrested in NJ for shoplifting who are essentially “price shopping”. This approach to selection of a defense lawyer could not be worse in view of the stakes involved for someone who is not a citizen of the United States. A shoplifting conviction can be utterly devastating to an Continue Reading...
Second Degree Shoplifting
Second Degree Shoplifting The law in New Jersey includes a second degree pedigree of shoplifting. This charge is encountered infrequently although it does arise on occasion. It is imperative that an experienced shoplifting defense lawyer be enlisted if you have been charged with a second degree offense of shoplifting as there is a presumption of incarceration if you are convicted of this Continue Reading...
