Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Shoplifting

I wanted to know if someone shoplifts something from a store and does not get caught while in the act, then several days later the store reviews surveillance videotapes and sees that person took something and left the store without paying for it. Can the person be arrested then or does the person have to be caught at the store in order to be arrested for shoplifting? Thanks.


Asked on 3/28/05, 10:58 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: Shoplifting

Under the circumstances you described, a shoplifitng charge can still be brought against you. It will be more difficult to prove than if you got caught in the act, but it would still be a legitimate charge. Please call me at 908-272-0111 to discuss your case in more detail. There is never any charge for simply discussing a case with me. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.

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Answered on 3/29/05, 12:45 pm
John Ducey Law Offices of John G. Ducey, PC

Re: Shoplifting

The person can be arrested at any time for a crime if there is enough eveidence to get an arrest warrant. If you need further help call me at 732-286-2170.

John Ducey

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Answered on 3/28/05, 3:36 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Shoplifting

Maybe. It would seem unlikely. Call me if you want to talk about it.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

800 273 7933

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Answered on 3/28/05, 6:36 pm


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