Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Re: PLEASE help me with a SHOPLIFTING offense 2C:20-11b(3)

I meant to say call me if you like.

Gary Moore

Re: PLEASE help me with a SHOPLIFTING offense 2C:20-11b(3)

Nothing should happen on Monday. It is merely your first appearance in court on the charge. You are entitled to an adjournment to obtain the services of an attorney.

If you feel the need to see an attorney before Monday I will be in my office on Saturday morning.

Call me Saturday morning if you would like to come

in for a consultation.

Call me if you lot.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

Re: PLEASE help me with a SHOPLIFTING offense 2C:20-11b(3)

As you have been told little should happen at the initial appearance except for your plea ("not guilty") and a new court date.

You should seek the advice of counsel in the mean time. Be aware that in my experience many municipal judges view this as a very serious offense and seek to make examples of the guilty by imposing harsh fines and penalties.

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Re: PLEASE help me with a SHOPLIFTING offense 2C:20-11b(3)

Not much will happen at all, it'll be a big nothing but I do suggest you get an attorney shortly after court. Mr. Moore is up your way so you may want to call him. You are always free to call me as well if I can help in anyway.