Were you arrested in Cherry Hill and charged with theft, shoplifting, receipt of stolen property or resisting arrest? Were you stopped by store security and forced to sign a document admitting that you attempted to shoplift and agree not to return? Did you receive a letter from an attorney from the store demanding a civil penalty of $150.00? These are just a few of the common scenarios our clients find themselves in before they contact our office for help in their criminal case. Shoplifting is a criminal offense that carries serious penalties and can result in an arrest record and criminal conviction. If you are found guilty of shoplifting, you could be sentenced to a term of incarceration, fines, probation and community service. Contact criminal a defense attorney if you or a family member have been arrested and charged with shoplifting, theft, fraud or any other criminal offense in Camden County, New Jersey. We can be reached 24/7 by calling 609-832-3202.
In Camden County and throughout New Jersey, shoplifting charges are filed under N.J.S.A. 2C:20. Based on this statute, you will be found guilty of shoplifting if you committed any of the following acts:
Similar to other theft-related crimes, the severity of possible penalties for shoplifting will vary depending on the value of items involved. Specifically:
Each of these offenses carries a possible period of incarceration in the Camden County Jail or a State Prison. Contact our office for more information on the length of likelihood of imprisonment regarding your case.
Shoplifting, like other theft crimes is typically considered a crime of moral turpitude. If you are here are a temporary resident, student visa, work visa or any other form of temporary status, you need to be careful how you resolve any criminal charges involving theft or shopfitting. A guilty conviction could result in your immediate and permanent removal from the United States.
Whether you are a looking for representation for yourself, your spouse or your juvenile child, please do not hesitate to contact our office to discuss how we can assist you with you pending charges involving shoplifting, theft, fraud, criminal mischief, burglary, robbery or even aggravated assault. Firm Partner, William C. Fay, IV, is a former Deputy Attorney General for the State of New Jersey. Allow Mr. Fay to put his experience and knowledge to work for you or your loved ones in your case. Whether you were arrested at the Cherry Hill Mall, Ellisburg Circle Shopping Center or Garden State Pavilions, our firm can help. For an immediate and complimentary telephone consultation, please contact our office at (609) 832-3202.
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