Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

first offense shoplifting, needs to avoid criminal record!!

It is likely you can emerge from this without jail. As far as a criminal record goes, that depends on what counsel can persuade the prosecutor and/or the store to do. They do tend to take a hard-nosed approach to shoplifting charges, but each case is different.

Allan Marain

http://www.MarainLaw.com

Re: first offense shoplifting, needs to avoid criminal record!!

This is a criminal charge, and if you are convicted you are facing potential jail time, heavy fines, and you will have a criminal record. The prosecutor is right in suggesting that you hire a lawyer due to the potentially severe penalties you are facing. Even though the value of the stuff was only $12.00 the penalties you are facing far outweigh that amount. I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to yours in various courts throughout New Jersey in the past. Please contact me to discuss your case. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

www.njworkerscompensationlaw.com

Re: first offense shoplifting, needs to avoid criminal record!!

A shoplifting conviction with prevent you from being a doctor or a lawyer; from working for a bank, insurance company, stock brokerage firm or computer company.

To avoid this outcome your charge must be changed to something vague

and not so serious, such as being disordely. Shoplifting is theft.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

Re: first offense shoplifting, needs to avoid criminal record!!

Yes. You should seek private counsel for this. Feel free to call our offices. We can provide you with a free consultation and either help you with your case or find someone for you.

Re: first offense shoplifting, needs to avoid criminal record!!

Yes, you will have a criminal record if convicted so I suggest you get an attorney ASAP. My office is in New Brunswick and my initial consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.