Charged with Shoplifting in Old Bridge?
Have you been issued a summons for shoplifting in Old Bridge Township? If so, it is strongly recommend that you contact a knowledgeable shoplifting defense lawyer as soon as possible. Understanding your options is absolutely crucial to a successful representation. As you will see below, a shoplifting conviction can lead to high fines, community service, a felony criminal record, probation, jail time and even immigration consequences. The Old Bridge Township Police Department surprisingly issues a high number of shoplifting complaints each and every year considering the fact that it is not home to a major mall. However, it is home to some popular shopping destinations, including Walmart, ShopRite, Kohl’s, The Home Depot, RiteAid, CVS and Walgreens.
Proetta & Oliver defend those accused of not only shoplifting but burglary, trespassing, receiving stolen property, fencing and theft charges that occur within the Old Bridge Township. Our attorneys fully understand what a shoplifting conviction can do to someones life. That is why we are dedicated to aggressively defending those accused. If you would like to come into our office and speak to one of our lawyers one-on-one about your options, then please contact us directly at (732) 856-9959. Our initial consultations are always free of costs, so if you have any questions whatsoever, please do no hesitate to contact us.
Is Shoplifting a Misdemeanor in NJ?
Pursuant to NJSA 2C:20-11(b), shoplifting can either be considered a felony (indictable) offense or a misdemeanor (disorderly persons) offense. The value of the merchandise in question will be the sole factor that determines what degree of an offense a person is charged with. For example, if someone is alleged to have shoplifted less than $200 worth of merchandise from the Home Depot in Old Bridge, then they will be charged with a disorderly persons offense and they must appear in the Old Bridge Municipal Court to answer for the charges. However, if the person shoplifted more than $200 worth of merchandise then they would be charged with a felony offense and their charges would be transferred to the Middlesex County Superior Court, which is located in New Brunswick. Regardless of the degree, it is essential that you speak to an experienced shoplifting defense attorney about your options. For more information on the degrees of shoplifting, please click the link.
Facing a Shoplifting Charge in Old Bridge Township
Stores like Walmart, the Home Depot and ShopRite invests a tremendous amount of resources each and every year to try and combat would be shoplifters. That includes spending a lot of money on high tech surveillance systems in an effort to better help their lost prevention unit. That is just one of the many reason that shoplifting charges tend to be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law and Old Bridge Township is no exception. If have been accused of shoplifting in Old Bridge Township and you would like to set up a free initial consultation today with one of our shoplifting defense attorneys, then please contact our office at (732) 856-9959.