Shoplifting Charges

South Jersey Criminal Defense Attorney Defending Sex Crimes In Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Ocean And Salem Counties

Shoplifting charges may seem like a low-level charge, but in New Jersey, repeat offenses carry with them mandatory penalties including community service and county jail time. Any conviction for a third or subsequent shoplifting offense carries a mandatory ninety days in the county jail.

As a prosecutor, I prosecuted hundreds of shoplifting and related theft charges. Understand your available defenses and potential exposure before making a decision in any Shoplifting case. There are diversionary programs available for shoplifting charges that allow a defendant to avoid a criminal history entirely that you may be eligible for.

If you or a loved one is charged with shoplifting, call 609-621-0015 now for a Free Consultation.