Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Sounds like he needs to be "processed" which is part of the arrest process but can also happen without an arrest. The more important thing that both of you should be worried about is the case itself. I suggest meet with a good attorney that can help protect him. Call me at 732/247/3340.

If he needs to go to Court, he has to answer to the charges.

He was "arrested" because he wasn't free to leave the police station until they were done with him.

This is serious, and he needs to get a lawyer to defend him. If he doesn't, he'll wind up with a conviction to go along with the arrest.

Feel free to write back with any questions. I've been representing people in Gloucester County for more than 15 years.

Mike Berman

He is charged with theft and should work to limit the damage caused by this charge. On a minor theft charge it is customary to issue a summons and not a warrant, which only requires a court appearance, instead of paying bail to be released. If he surrenders to the police it is likely that he will be issued a summons and released, but it would be unwise to refuse to surrender to the police as requested.

He should surrender, but avoid making any statement until he has hired an attorney.

Call me if you like.

This is normal procedure and now your boyfriend has to face the theft charge in court. He is facing heavy fines and up to six months in jail, so he should hire a lawyer. Please contact me to discuss this case in more detail. I never charge for just talking to a person about their case. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

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