Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

what does it mean

i was arrested for shoplifting but after i went to court the public defender said she talk to the DA to reduce it to loitering which happened.in the long run i paid a fine for 100 dollars.my question is if a record is runned on me or fingerprinted what would show up loitering or shoplifting and if loitering is it a criminal record


Asked on 7/18/07, 3:35 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: what does it mean

Loitering is not theft and shoplifting is. You dodged a bullet in terms of your future employment.

The arrest for shoplifting may appear but there will be no conviction.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 7/18/07, 4:11 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: what does it mean

She did a good job. You can get this expunged in 2 years.

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Answered on 7/18/07, 4:42 pm


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