Blog: Theft Crimes
- Navigating the Maze of Theft-Related Offenses in New Jersey: What You Need to Know
Sep 6, 2023
Navigating the world of criminal law, particularly when it comes to theft-related offenses, can be an overwhelming experience. Various terms like larceny, robbery, fraud, and embezzlement are often tossed around, creating confusion for those facing charges or those who are victims of theft. This comprehensive guide aims to demystify the multiple categories of What Constitutes Theft in New Jersey Law? In the legal framework of New Jersey, theft is generally characterized as the "unlawfu...Read More - Things to Know About Accidental Shoplifting
Dec 29, 2022
You have never intentionally stolen anything in your life, yet now you face theft charges for shoplifting. How did this happen, and what can you do about it? Accidental shoplifting is more common and easy to perpetrate than you may think, and you are not alone in this. Here are some things you should know. Examples of accidental shoplifting In the hustle and bustle of our distracted modern world, there are many ways to unintentionall...Read More - 3 Examples Of Retail Theft
Nov 25, 2022
Shoplifting is a common crime across the United States, including in New Jersey. There are many ways to shoplift, and both employees and customers can commit this crime. Here are three examples of retail theft that occur in New Jersey places of business. 1. Switching price tags Theft via switching price tags occurs when a customer takes a label from a lower-priced good and puts it on a higher-priced good, causing the cashier to rin...Read More - Lying On Your Credit Card Application Is Fraud
May 24, 2022
Lying on your credit card application might seem harmless. However, According to It is not a small offense When you lie to obtain a line of credit, understand that you indirectly commit a crime against the Federal Reserve. This type of fraud costs banks and lenders several billion dollars every year, and if you use the credit card for interstate commerce, your case becomes a federal crime. Lenders periodically review your credit repor...Read More - What are the legal consequences of switching price tags?
Dec 13, 2021
With the prices of most consumer goods continuing to climb, it can be hard for many New Jersey residents to buy food, clothing and other essential items. Still, because retail theft is Instead of outright stealing an item, it may be tempting to swap price tags with a less expensive item. In New Jersey, price tag switching usually constitutes shoplifting. Upon conviction, you may face some harsh consequences for changing price tags. What i...Read More - Do Self Checkout Counters Lead To Inaccurate Shoplifting Charges?
Aug 31, 2021
Over the past decade, many retailers have installed numerous self-checkout machines to both increase the speed of transaction flow and reduce the payroll overhead for cashiers. Unfortunately, many of these stores have seen a dramatic increase in shrinkage tied to shoplifting and transaction fraud. Retailers will want to satisfy both conditions as completely as possible – lower payroll while keeping loss prevention numbers to a minimum. However, this might only be possible through technology. B...Read More - New Jersey Shoplifting Penalties
Apr 21, 2021
A shoplifting charge in New Jersey can become either a misdemeanor or felony case. The case’s severity depends on the monetary value of the items stolen. The consequences of shoplifting can also vary greatly. Shoplifting defined Any act that includes an attempt to take possession of an item without providing proper compensation constitutes shoplifting. Penalties for shoplifting First-time shoplifters who take property valued at less than $200 face petty theft charges with a maximu...Read More - Is It Illegal To Write A Bad Check?
Mar 20, 2021
If you write a check in New Jersey for more money than you have in your account, you’ve officially written a bad check. Some people intentionally write bad checks to defraud others. However, some people write bad checks by accident, and by the time they realize what happened, it’s too late to take it back. Can you go to jail for accidentally writing a bad check? According to If you accidentally write a ba...Read More - New Jersey Residents Accused Of Operating A Stolen Car Ring
Jan 21, 2021
The New Jersey State Police have arrested six people who they believe stole Honda and Acura automobiles in Hudson, Union and Middlesex counties and then stripped them for parts. The arrests mark the end of an investigation that began in October 2019. Police say the group used a building in Linden to store stolen cars and sell parts. When police executed a search warrant at the facility in February 2020, they allegedly discovered a stole...Read More - National Retailers Back Harsher Shoplifting Penalties
Nov 11, 2020
After George Floyd’s killing at Minneapolis police officers’ hands in May, huge retail companies issued strong statements denouncing the impact of systemic racism and police violence on Black communities. However, many of these companies’ actions contradict that message by advocating for stronger shoplifting laws across the country. So far, Companies opposing state criminal justice reform State retail industry groups primarily oppose reforms that seek to reduce mass incarceration caused by over-policing in communities o...Read More
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