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Theft Lawyer

Theft NJSA 2C:20

We all know that you should not steal. Everyone makes mistakes and sometimes you end up being charged with theft or even shoplifting in New Jersey. You need a theft lawyer familiar with the charge. Whether this is your first or last time taking something, you are unfortunately in a LOT OF TROUBLE.

Theft by deception NJSA 2C:20-4

Purposely obtain property by deception by purposely:
  1. Creates or reinforces false impression
  2. Prevents another from acquiring information which would affect his judgment of transaction; or
  3. Fails to correct false impression which deceiver previously created or reinforced

Theft by Unlawful taking or disposition NJSA 2C:20-3

  1. Movable Property: unlawfully takes or exercises control over movable property of another with purpose to deprive
  2. Immovable Property: unlawfully transfers any interest in immovable property of another with purpose to benefit someone not entitled to it
  3. Publicize or expose secret subjecting someone to hatred, contempt or ridicule or impair his credit or business
  4. Take or withhold action as an official or cause an official to take or withhold action
  5. Bring about or continue to strike/boycott if property is not received
  6. Testify, provide information or withhold testimony/information regarding another's legal claim/defense; or
  7. Inflict any other harm which would not substantially benefit actor and calculated to harm another

Theft by extortion NJSA 2C:20-5

Purposely and unlawfully obtains property by extortion by threatening to:
  1. Inflict bodily injury or physically confine or restrain or commit any other criminal offense
  2. Accuse anyone of offense or cause charges to be instituted against person

Degrees of Theft

  • Second Degree: amount involved is $75k or more, property is taken by extortion, property stolen is CDS in excess of 1 kilogram or human remains
  • Third Degree: amount involved exceeds $500 but is less than $75k, property stolen is a firearm, motor vehicle, vessel, boat, horse, domestic companion animal or airplane, CDS 1 kilogram or less
  • Fourth Degree: amount involved is at least $200 but does not exceed $500
  • Disorderly Persons Offense: amount involved is less than $200

DO I NEED A THEFT LAWYER? WHAT DO I DO NOW?
You hire our law firm to defend you against your theft 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!

Call to discuss your case
609-392-7600

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The Rubinstein Law Firm, LLC - New Jersey Criminal Defense Lawyer
1675 Whitehorse Mercerville Road, Suite 206, Hamilton, NJ 08619
Phone: 609-392-7600
Fax: 609-964-1785                                            
Website:  www.defendmeinnj.com
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Who we are

Lawyers:
Kristy L. Bruce, Esq.
Robert W. Rubinstein, Esq.

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