Arrested for Shoplifting on Route 22
January 16, 2019
Route 22 in New Jersey boasts many popular stores, and where there are retail stores, there is shoplifting. That is not to downplay the significance of a shoplifting charge—if convicted, you may face time in prison and significant fines. A common source of shoplifting arrests and charges is Route 22 Retail Center, located between Route 22 and Morris Ave in Union, NJ, which features Target, Dick’s Sporting Goods, and Petco. Other shopping centers and stores in the Route 22 area are located ... Read More»
Robbery and Burglary Charges in Union County, New Jersey
May 21, 2018
In New Jersey, the terms "robbery" and "burglary" are often incorrectly treated as synonymous. However, under New Jersey law these are separate crimes with distinct elements. As experienced criminal defense lawyers, we often run into clients who don't understand why they have been charged with robbery and burglary in connection with the same incident. In this article, we will explain the nuances involved in robbery and burglary offenses in New Jersey and what the State needs to prove to ... Read More»
Shoplifting Charges Dismissed
March 16, 2015
We recently defended a client who had been charged with shoplifting from a convenience store. Our client had no prior record and was adamant about avoid a conviction and any possible jail. However, shoplifting cases can be very tough since almost all major stores employ their own security, referred to a Loss Prevention Officers, who are trained on what type of suspicious activity to look for and to document it properly. Moreover, it is standard for them to record all alleged acts or ... Read More»
1st Degree Robbery Amended to Simple Assault
March 16, 2015
Our criminal defense attorneys recently defended a juvenile client in Superior Court who had been charged and arrested for 1st degree Robbery. The State alleged the following facts; first that our client along with three other accomplices, including his brother, had confronted the victim in a park while walking home. Then the group of males pushed the victim to the ground and began assaulting him by punching him several times. Then one of the assailants pulled a knife and demanded the ... Read More»