Legal Question in Business Law in New Jersey

Shoplifting
Defendent Goodman picked up photos from a store. The store charged him more then what was quoted to him. He was told that failure to pay would result in a charge of shoplifting. He wrote his name and addres on a paper and statement saying ''we will handle this in court.'' The store filed a shoplifting charge against him. They went to court and he testified that they gave him the wrong types of prints. Defendent Goodman contended that the action against him constituded a misuse of the shoplifting statute to transform a billing dispute into a criminal matter. The trial court concluded that shoplifting had been proved, and defendent was found guilty. The trial court was wrong, I believe but i need to explain how they are wrong and I need to cite all legal rationales and applicable UCC sections, why the state failed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt. And may defendent Goodman sue the store for civil damages? If so on what basis? Please help me!

Asked on 12/03/07, 12:26 pm

Robert Davies The Davies Law Firm, P.A.

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Re: Shoplifting

You have got to be kidding.

You already LOST and were CONVICTED. you need a lawyer, not a computer chat board.

Call me, and I will give you the names and numbers of two superb criminal defense attorneys. they MIGHT be able to help you.

Answered on 12/03/07, 1:16 pm

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