Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Shoplifting

I am a 23 year old female that was accused of shoplifting. I was in walmart department store shopping with a girl friend an we were putting our items in the same cart an she was changing tags on items that i was unware of the situation she left me in the store an the manger made me go with him he called the police i offer to pay for the items before the police was even called but he told me just tell the female to come back to the store i called her on cellphone she came back half an hour later police took both of us to police station gave us a summons an let us go i am not gulity of the charge what should i do?


Asked on 9/24/08, 1:56 pm

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

Re: Shoplifting

If you are actually guilty then you should plead Not Guilty and then demand that your case be taken to trial. I would strongly suggest that you hire a lawyer if this is what you decide to do since criminal trials can be very highly technical affairs. 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 in more detail. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

www.njworkerscompensationlaw.com

Read more
Answered on 9/25/08, 9:30 am
Savyon Grant Law Office of Savy Grant

Re: Shoplifting

If this is your first offense there are somethings that can be done to help. You need to get the discovery, there are elements that the state must prove before you are found guilty. I recommend that you retain a criminal attorney asap. I can be reached at 201/646/9600.

Read more
Answered on 9/25/08, 4:33 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Shoplifting

You need to hire an attorney. Usually, if the value of the item allelged stolen is less than $200, there

is only a small fine upon conviction, but the problem is that no one who has a good job to offer will hire someone with a shoplifting conviction.

Call me if you like. I am a good trial attorney.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

Read more
Answered on 9/24/08, 2:02 pm
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Shoplifting

You are not guilty until you are convicted. However, a conviction could have a serious impact on your future. If the items were over $200, you are looking at felony charges. Thus, I strongly advise you call an attorney ASAP to work on this case for you.

I practice statewide, so I'd be happy to help you. My initial consultations are always free, so call me at 732/247/3340 to discuss your case.

Read more
Answered on 9/24/08, 5:23 pm


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in New Jersey