Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Stealing (Minor)

My son and his friends took 2 bikes worth 240 each off a property. My son and one other rode them about 6 tenths of a mile and then left them with the other two boys and wesnt home. The other two boy rode them. Cops got them and they said my son and the other boy also stole them. He is 14 being charged with theif, bike were returned excellent condition within 30 min. cost are going to be for just me $2,000. Will he have a record for this. He does realize he was wrong, he has no record, never in trouble before, A student. Just a kid thing I guess.


Asked on 7/10/08, 10:54 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Thomas Blauvelt Thomas Carroll Blauvelt, LLC

Re: Stealing (Minor)

This matter will proceed to juvenile court [Family Court in NJ] and will not leave him with a criminal record because juvenile offenses are sealed by law. If your son has never before been in the juvenile court system, we can most likely get the matter dismissed. Our fees are very reasonable and below your projected expenses. As a former municipal prosecutor and public defender, I have handled many similar juvenile matters throughout NJ. Feel free to call on our office at 877/676/7729 to speak to a lawyer now. We are available to assist you 24/7. Thank you.

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Answered on 7/10/08, 11:09 am
Jef Henninger, Esq Law Offices of Jef Henninger, Esq.

Re: Stealing (Minor)

Since he is charged, the case will be handled in juvenile court. He has to have a lawyer, so either you will hire one or the court will give you a public defender if you qualify. I suggest you call one and discuss the case with him or her.

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Answered on 7/10/08, 11:10 am
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: Stealing (Minor)

He is eligible for a conditional discharge.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 7/13/08, 11:15 pm


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