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...

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3 examples of retail theft
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...
Lying on your credit card application is fraud
Lying on your credit card application might seem harmless. However, credit card application fraud is a fourth-degree offense that carries a $10,000 fine and potentially 18 months of jail time. According to Intuit, credit card fraud is the most common form of identity...
What are the legal consequences of switching price tags?
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 a serious criminal offense in the Garden State, you probably want to think twice...
Do self-checkout counters lead to false shoplifting charges?
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...
New Jersey shoplifting penalties
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...
Is it illegal to write a bad check?
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...
New Jersey residents accused of operating a stolen car ring
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...
National retailers back harsher shoplifting penalties
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...






