Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

theft what are the penalties for the following

charged with theft by unlawfully taking over control over moveable property.pocketbook containing a drivers license,bank card,mastercard credit card,verizon cell phone,and 70 dollars.first offense.removed by accident but left it outside the bar


Asked on 5/10/07, 2:53 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel Cevallos Cevallos & Wong, LLP

Re: theft what are the penalties for the following

Without seeing the official charges, it is hard to say from your facts, but the potential penalties are serious. You should definitely speak to private defense counsel. Feel free to call our offices. We do not charge for initial consultations.

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Answered on 5/10/07, 3:48 pm
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: theft what are the penalties for the following

You are potentially looking at high fines and jail or prison time if you are convicted. The amount of the fines and jail time are dependent on the exact section of the NJ criminal code you are charged under. I am an attorney who has handled many cases similar to yours in various courts throughout NJ 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

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Answered on 5/10/07, 4:04 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Re: theft what are the penalties for the following

The penalty depends upon the value attributed to what was taken. Under $200.00 is a disorderly persons offense punishable by up to six months in jail. $200.00 to $499.00

is punishable by up to 18 months in jail.

It sounds like the taking was accidental and that is a good defense.

Call me if you like.

Gary Moore, Esquire

Hackensack, New Jersey

www.garymooreattorneyatlaw.com

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Answered on 5/10/07, 5:38 pm


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