Dover Twp NJ Shoplifting Attorney

Dover Township Shoplifting Charges

Dover Township is located in Morris County, New Jersey with a population of about 19,000 people. It is in close proximity to the Rockaway Townsquare Mall, and included within the town borders is Target and Macy’s department stores. The availability of such retail stores makes shoplifting charges quite frequent in Dover. Shoplifting charges can seriously affect a person’s future, as these charges can result in serious consequences. A person convicted of shoplifting can receive a sentence of incarceration, excessive fines, and community service. In addition, a shoplifting conviction brings with it a criminal record, which can be disastrous for someone who is applying for jobs and/or to higher education institutions. Multiple shoplifting offenses can also lead to a mandatory incarceration term of up to three months. For these reasons, it is important to obtain a knowledgeable shoplifting defense attorney who is familiar with the town and your charges. The attorneys at the Law Offices of John F. Marshall are highly skilled at defending shoplifting charges and have been successful in reducing or having the charges dropped completely. Our lawyers have represented many clients charged with shoplifting and have a history of success.

Dover Municipal Court

Dover Municipal Court deals with shoplifting offenses under $200, which is a disorderly persons offense, also known as a misdemeanor. Misdemeanors can bring serious penalties, including incarceration, fines, or a criminal record. However, with a skilled shoplifting defense attorney you can avoid all of these sentences. The attorneys at the Law Offices of John F. Marshall regularly appear before Dover Municipal Court and are rarely unsuccessful at getting our clients shoplifting charges downgraded or completely dismissed.

Dover Municipal Court is located at 37 N. Sussex St., Dover, NJ, 07801. The phone number to the courthouse is (973) 366-2299, Ext. 137. The Municipal Court Judge is Philip J. Maenza.

Directions to the Dover Municipal Courthouse

COMING FROM THE EAST: From Livingston, Orange area, take Route 10 West, and you will see signs for Dover. Continue to follow Rt. 10. You will pass Alexis Diner, and then you will see several car dealerships and a K-Mart. Continue up the hill. Take the next right onto South Morris Street, then pass the Curley Stone Rock Center. At your second light, make a left onto Blackwell Street. At the third light, turn right onto North Sussex Street. The courthouse is located halfway down the street on the at 37 N. Sussex Street.

COMING FROM THE WEST: Take Millbrook Avenue jug handle, which is before Dunkin Donuts, and then go across Route 10. Follow Millbrook Ave. for approximately 1 mile to the end and then turn left. This will take you to South Morris Street. Continue on Morris St. to your first light, cross over the train tracks, and at the light make a left onto Blackwell Street. When you reach the next light make a right onto N. Sussex Street and the courthouse is located halfway down the street on the left.

Shoplifting is a serious offense which can impact your life in many ways. Do not wait to call a lawyer. The lawyers at the Law Offices of John F. Marshall have helped countless people just like you get their charges dismissed and move on with their lives. If you are facing shoplifting charges in Dover and need a remedy then please call our office for a free initial consultation at 1-877-450-8301.