Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Re: Credit Card Fraud

Your question is a bit premature. No charges have been filed and I don't have a clue what the police might or might not believe after a criminal investigation is completed.

The matter between the store and your daughter is a civil matter. Since they suffered no lose, and only the loss was suffered by the credit card company. So civily the criedit card company may sue. However, I doubt they will since the chances of recovery is better through criminal action.

So tell your daughter to either claim up and see how it goes, or tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth to the police. Don't under any circumstances cooperate with the store Security. they are wanna be cops and in my experience they are more interested in convicting someone than in the truth.

Lots of luck

Re: Credit Card Fraud

In my opinion, based on the information, your daughter has more to worry about than the employment issue. She should be very careful as to who she speaks with and what she says. By now she has probably mades statements to her employer concerning what transpired which will most likely be used in a criminal prosecution, depending on the value of the items illegally charged. I would consider retaining an attorney who could consult with her and possibly accompany her through any police interview. If you wish you discuss this further, you can telephone my office next week.

Re: Credit Card Fraud

This could become very serious. IF the item were over $200 it may be charged as a 4th degree offense. 4th degree offense is punishable with up to 18 month in jail or probation. If it is under $200 it is a disorderly person offense. Either may this is considered a criminal offense & she is looking at potentialy having a criminal record.

First of all, she should not speak to anyone. You need to hire a criminal attorney for her right away. I disagree with the other attorney, do not have your daugther speak to the police at all. All she can do is get herself into more problems.

I only handle criminal cases. I was a public defender in Essex County & now I have my own practice in Bergen County. If you are interested in discussing this matter further, I can be reached at 201-646-9600. (Take this seriously, the last thing you should worry about right now is her job!)

Savy Grant

Attorney at Law

www.njcrime.com