In New Jersey, shoplifting is a serious criminal offense. Therefore, if you have been arrested for shoplifting in New Jersey, it is important consult with a lawyer.
The law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas, and Woodruff regularly represents individuals who have been arrested for shoplifting. Our criminal defense attorneys have many years of experience handling shoplifting charges. Casey Woodruff, Gary Grabas, and Robert Rowbotham, II. are all former prosecutors. Jon Bramnick is a Certified Civil Trial Lawyer with over 30 years of trial experience.
Shoplifting offenses in New Jersey include:
1. Taking merchandise without paying the full retail price;
2. Concealing merchandise with the intent to deprive the owner of its full value;
3. Altering, transferring, or removing the label or price tag of any merchandise with the intent to deprive the owner of its full value; or,
4. Under-ringing merchandise; or removing a shopping cart with no intention of returning it.
If you are arrested for shoplifting in Manville, your case will be handled in either Manville Municipal court or Somerset County Superior Court depending on the value of the merchandise. Manville Municipal Court handles cases where the amount of merchandise taken totals less than $200. All other cases are handled in Somerset County Superior Court, located at 20 North Bridge Street in Somerville. Manville Municipal Court is located at 325 North Main Street. The Honorable Robert J. Foley presides over the Court.
Free Consultations Available - Manville Shoplifting Lawyer
If you would like to schedule a free consultation to discuss a shoplifting offense, you can contact us at (908) 322-7000.
