In order to prove a case of shoplifting, the state must demonstrate that certain proscribed misconduct was committed by an accused. Where the prosecutor fails to establish a prohibited instance of "shoplifting", a finding of not guilty and/or dismissal is appropriate. The New Jersey Shoplifting Lawyers at our firm, Marshall, Bonus, Proetta & Oliver, know how to defend a case in a Continue Reading...

  Shoplifting is handled in municipal court where it is charged as a disorderly persons offense. Although this variety of shoplifting is a misdemeanor and not a felony, the truth is that a conviction results in a record and can therefore effect employment, immigration and the like. If you have been charged with shoplifting under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-11(c)(4) and do not want to deal with the Continue Reading...

Several times every year we are consulted by individuals or family members who have been arrested as a result of a shoplifting that has mushroomed into a robbery. The truth is that the line between a robbery and shoplifting is frequently eliminated if an individual uses force to resist apprehension for shoplifting. This encounter can be as basic as an accused colliding with a store employee or Continue Reading...

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...

Third Degree Shoplifting The most common variety of indictable felony shoplifting offense is third degree. A third degree shoplifting charge involves jail exposure of up to five (5) years and is therefore something that must be addressed seriously. We believe that your best step to protect yourself is to hire an attorney experienced in NJ shoplifting like those at our firm, the Law Offices of Continue Reading...