What Should I Do If I Have Been Charged with Shoplifting?

SHOPLIFTING CHARGES

New Jersey Shoplifting Defense Lawyers

A shoplifting charge can be damaging to you and those that depend on you. In New Jersey, a third shoplifting conviction will result in a 90 day prison sentence. Without the proper legal defense, you could be putting yourself and your family at risk. The Union County law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff is ready to act now. Our lawyers specialize in criminal defense law and know how to help you.

What constitutes Shoplifting in New Jersey?

Under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-11b, there are several different acts that can amount to shoplifting. These acts include:

Taking merchandise without paying the full retail price
Concealing merchandise with the intent to deprive the owner of its full value
Altering, transferring, or removing the label or price tag of any merchandise with the intent to deprive the owner of its full value
Transferring merchandise from one container to another with the intent of depriving the owner of its full value
Under-ringing merchandise
Removing a shopping cart with no intention of returning it

What are the penalties for Shoplifting in New Jersey?

The penalties for shoplifting in New Jersey can be severe depending on the value of the stolen merchandise. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-11c, the following penalties apply:

Merchandise Value	Imprisonment	Fine	Type of Offense
$75,000 or more	5 - 10 years	Up to $150,000	2nd Degree
Over $500 and less than $75,000	3 - 5 years	Up to $150,000	3rd Degree
$200 to $500	Up to 18 months	Up to $10,000	4th Degree
Less than $200	Up to 6 months	Up to $1,000	Disorderly Persons

I have been charged with Shoplifting in New Jersey, what should I do?

Always discuss your case with a New Jersey lawyer. If you have been charged with any of these offenses, our team of skilled lawyers and expert negotiators are prepared to vigorously defend you. We will get the surveillance tape and interview store security to assist you in your defense. Our law firm has handled shoplifting cases across Union County, New Jersey, including Plainfield, Scotch Plains, Fanwood, Garwood, and Westfield.

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Scotch Plains Law Office:
Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas and Woodruff 1827 East Second Street
Scotch Plains NJ 07076
Telephone: (908) 322-7000
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Florham Park Law Office:
Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas and Woodruff 7 James Street
Florham Park NJ 07932
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Newark NJ 07102
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Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff 2G Auer Ct
East Brunswick NJ 08816
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The law firm of Bramnick, Rodriguez, Mitterhoff, Grabas & Woodruff represents people in Scotch Plains and Florham Park, New Jersey, as well as the surrounding area, including Newark, Union, Elizabeth, New Brunswick, Morristown, Westfield, Cranford, Clark, Winfield, Rahway, South Plainfield, Watchung, Plainfield, North Plainfield, Linden, Warren, Edison, Woodbridge, Fanwood, Piscataway, Mountainside, New Providence and Berkeley, as well as all cities within Union County, Somerset County, Morris County, Middlesex County and Essex County.