Shoplifting Lawyer
Shoplifting NJSA 2C:20-11
Were you arrested for shoplifting in New Jersey? If so, a shoplifting lawyer can help you. Everyone makes mistakes. You may have a good reason for stealing. You may say that this is your first and last time and you are sorry. You will never steal again. No matter what happened, you want to fight your shoplifting charge.
What is shoplifting?
- Purposely take merchandise from a store without paying with intention to deprive owner
- Purposely conceal merchandise from a store without paying with intent to deprive owner
- Purposely alter, transfer or remove any label, price tag or marking of value on merchandise offered for sale, or attempt to purchase at less than full value with intent to deprive owner
- Purposely transfer merchandise from its container with intent to deprive owner
- Purposely to under-ring with intent to deprive owner
- Purposely remove a shopping cart from store without consent with intent to permanently deprive owner
What degree is my shoplifting charge?
Second degree if full retail value is $75,000 or more
Third degree if full retail value is at least $500 but less than $75,000
Fourth degree if full retail value is at least $200 but not more than $500
*If full retail value is less than $200, it is a disorderly persons offense and will be handled in Municipal Court.
Third degree if full retail value is at least $500 but less than $75,000
Fourth degree if full retail value is at least $200 but not more than $500
*If full retail value is less than $200, it is a disorderly persons offense and will be handled in Municipal Court.
What are penalties for shoplifting in New Jersey?
Second Degree: 5-10 years in prison, fine up to $150,000
Third Degree: 3-5 years in prison, fine up to $15,000
Fourth Degree: up to 18 months in prison, fine up to $10,000
Third Degree: 3-5 years in prison, fine up to $15,000
Fourth Degree: up to 18 months in prison, fine up to $10,000
Mandatory community service
If first offense: at least 10 days community service
If second offense: at least 15 days community service
If third or more offense: maximum of 25 days and minimum jail term of 90 days
If second offense: at least 15 days community service
If third or more offense: maximum of 25 days and minimum jail term of 90 days
DO I NEED A SHOPLIFTING LAWYER? WHAT DO I DO NOW?
You hire our law firm to defend you against your shoplifting charge in Mercer County, Middlesex County, or Burlington County. We know you are scared. We know you are worried about jail. We will walk you through each step and fight for you as if you were our own brother or sister. You are not the first person we have defended against these charges. You will not be the last. We are experienced lawyers who get the job done right!
