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»
Clark Twp NJ Shoplifting Attorney
March 5, 2015
Clark Township, New Jersey is centrally located right off the parkway and is home to several large stores such as ShopRite, Target, Ace Hardware, Barnes & Noble, and A&P. Clark Twp Police Department routinely arrest suspects for shoplifting from these establishments and other surrounding stores. If you have been arrested in Clark for shoplifting it is important that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney. The New Jersey statute for shoplifting is found under ... Read More»
Linden NJ Shoplifting Attorney
January 15, 2015
Our criminal defense lawyers defend clients who have been charged with Shoplifting and related offenses in Linden, New Jersey. Shoplifting offenses are serious and can result in incarceration, restitution and a permanent criminal record. The degree of the shoplifting crime is directly dependent on the value of merchandise allegedly stolen. If the amount of merchandise is under $200 then it is considered a disorderly persons offense and the case will be handled in Linden Municipal Court. If ... Read More»