New Jersey is the toughest States for 1st time
Shoplifters.
Although, some states like California may have tougher
sentencing provisions for third time offenders, New Jersey
has taken the approach of implementing tough sentences
for 1st time offenders in hopes of preventing a second or
third arrest. If you plead or are found guilty to any
shoplifting charge in New Jersey either in municipal or
superior court you will be subject to the following penalties:
(No Exceptions)
1. You will have a criminal record: A Criminal record may
prevent you from finding employment, seeking financial aid,
buying a house, renting an apartment, or even traveling outside
the country.
2. You may go to Jail even for the first offense: (no matter
how small a sum you shoplift the judge can order you to go to jail
even for a first offense statistics show that 1% of the population of
the U.S. has been in jail)
3. You will have to pay Fines and Court Costs.
4. You may be sentenced to a term of probation for any
shoplifting charge: If sentenced to probation you will have to
submit to random drug and urine testing and can be prohibited
from traveling outside the state or country.
5. You will be required to give a DNA sample: For shoplifting
charges over $200.00 heard in the County Criminal Court if
convicted, you will be required to pay for and provide a DNA
sample, which will be kept on file for use by law enforcement.
6. You must pay restitution: if the court finds there is a victim
(store) who has suffered a loss. (example the clothing was
damaged by removing a tag you will have to pay for the full retail
value of the item not the sale price)
7. You may lose your job: If you are a public employee of a
government agency, school teacher,office holder or licensed
professional such as a doctor or lawyer, you can be required to
forfeit your job or professional license.
8. If you are an immigrant or visitor you may be jailed or
deported: If you are not a United States citizen or national, you
may be jailed and deported by virtue of your plea of guilty.
10. You may be sued by the store: You can be sued by the
store for the stores cost of defending the shoplifting case. (this
can be as little as $150.00 or up to several thousand dollars)
11. You will be required to do Community Service.
12. Additional penalties are commonly ordered by the
Judge: some common orders include: You are not to shop at a
certain store, you are not to shop at any malls, etc.
13. Increased Insurance Costs: for homeowners, apartment,
life insurance and car insurance for the rest of your life with many
insurance companies refusing to insure you due to the fact that
you are considered a "poor moral hazard." The increased cost in
insurance alone over the next 5 years can easily pay for the cost
of representation many times over.
Shoplifters.
Although, some states like California may have tougher
sentencing provisions for third time offenders, New Jersey
has taken the approach of implementing tough sentences
for 1st time offenders in hopes of preventing a second or
third arrest. If you plead or are found guilty to any
shoplifting charge in New Jersey either in municipal or
superior court you will be subject to the following penalties:
(No Exceptions)
1. You will have a criminal record: A Criminal record may
prevent you from finding employment, seeking financial aid,
buying a house, renting an apartment, or even traveling outside
the country.
2. You may go to Jail even for the first offense: (no matter
how small a sum you shoplift the judge can order you to go to jail
even for a first offense statistics show that 1% of the population of
the U.S. has been in jail)
3. You will have to pay Fines and Court Costs.
4. You may be sentenced to a term of probation for any
shoplifting charge: If sentenced to probation you will have to
submit to random drug and urine testing and can be prohibited
from traveling outside the state or country.
5. You will be required to give a DNA sample: For shoplifting
charges over $200.00 heard in the County Criminal Court if
convicted, you will be required to pay for and provide a DNA
sample, which will be kept on file for use by law enforcement.
6. You must pay restitution: if the court finds there is a victim
(store) who has suffered a loss. (example the clothing was
damaged by removing a tag you will have to pay for the full retail
value of the item not the sale price)
7. You may lose your job: If you are a public employee of a
government agency, school teacher,office holder or licensed
professional such as a doctor or lawyer, you can be required to
forfeit your job or professional license.
8. If you are an immigrant or visitor you may be jailed or
deported: If you are not a United States citizen or national, you
may be jailed and deported by virtue of your plea of guilty.
10. You may be sued by the store: You can be sued by the
store for the stores cost of defending the shoplifting case. (this
can be as little as $150.00 or up to several thousand dollars)
11. You will be required to do Community Service.
12. Additional penalties are commonly ordered by the
Judge: some common orders include: You are not to shop at a
certain store, you are not to shop at any malls, etc.
13. Increased Insurance Costs: for homeowners, apartment,
life insurance and car insurance for the rest of your life with many
insurance companies refusing to insure you due to the fact that
you are considered a "poor moral hazard." The increased cost in
insurance alone over the next 5 years can easily pay for the cost
of representation many times over.
| H. Scott Aalsberg, Esq., P.C. "The Shoplifters Attorney" Main Office: 39 Milltown Road 2nd Floor, East Brunswick, N.J. 08816 1028 Route #23 North, Wayne, N.J. 07470 1-800-9-RIGHTS Free Initial Consultation |
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with experienced attorney representation
for your shoplifting violation. For over 19
years our lawyers have helped thousands
of clients avoid the penalties of a
shoplifting conviction, let us help you.
Preparing a proper defense to your case
takes time, and just as if you had chest
pains you would not wait to go to the
hospital, nor should you wait to hire a
lawyer to represent you in your shoplifting
case. Every hour and every day you wait
the harder and less likely it will be to get
you a successful result. Call now and set
up a free in office consultation with one of
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| Consequences of a Shoplifting Conviction in 2012 |
The 4 Biggest Mistakes Most
Shoplifters Make:
1) Not hiring an attorney to protect your rights
2) Hiring a lawyer based on price and not on success rate
3) Hiring a lawyer simply because they are close to your home
4) Not hiring a shoplifting lawyer soon enough to protect your rights
Shoplifters Make:
1) Not hiring an attorney to protect your rights
2) Hiring a lawyer based on price and not on success rate
3) Hiring a lawyer simply because they are close to your home
4) Not hiring a shoplifting lawyer soon enough to protect your rights
