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Navigating the Maze of Theft-Related Offenses in New Jersey: What You Need to Know
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...
Continue ReadingThings to Know About Accidental Shoplifting
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...
Continue Reading3 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 price tags Theft via switching...
Continue Reading3 Faqs About Shoplifting
People make mistakes. If your mistake involved shoplifting, it comes with potentially severe consequences. According to the National Association for Shoplifting Prevention, 1 in 11 Americans admits to shoplifting. If charged in New Jersey, understanding the charges may help ease your situation. 1. Does New Jersey consider shoplifting a felony?...
Continue Reading12 Things That Police Look For in a Bad Check
A lot of the investigation into whether someone has committed check forgery involves the check itself. Police experts can tell the difference between a legitimate check and a fake one. If you are accused of a crime, the appearance of the allegedly fraudulent check or checks can mean the difference...
Continue ReadingLying 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 theft in New Jersey. Do not make...
Continue ReadingWhat 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 before taking something without...
Continue ReadingShoplifting Surge Hits Retailers Hard and Shoplifters Harder
When you stop by a drugstore you expect to find the necessities for everyday life. Toothpaste, medicine, toilet paper – the items you need for functioning. Unfortunately, many shoppers are having a hard time coming by these and other items. A wave of shoplifting has hit many retail stores and...
Continue ReadingDo Self Checkout Counters Lead To Inaccurate 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 shoplifting and transaction fraud. Retailers will want to satisfy both...
Continue ReadingWhen does theft become a robbery?
When a New Jersey resident is facing theft charges they can wonder what kind of punishment they may incur. It may surprise them that the theft charge they may be facing can change to robbery. So how can a New Jersey theft case turn into robbery? New Jersey robbery Under...
Continue ReadingNew 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 take possession of an item without providing...
Continue ReadingIs 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 happened, it’s too...
Continue ReadingNew 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 group used a building in...
Continue ReadingNational 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 message by advocating for stronger shoplifting laws across the country. So far, their...
Continue ReadingCredit Card Fraud and Related Offenses
When an individual is charged with credit card fraud in New Jersey, it can be a challenging reality to face. Being accused of one of these crimes can be daunting and complicated as you endure the legal system and try to protect your rights. At the Law Offices of Jill...
Continue ReadingWhat Are the Penalties for Using Someone Else’s Credit Card?
Fraud (in all its forms) can come with severe penalties for those who engage in it. One of the most common types of fraud is credit or debit card fraud. This act involves illegally using someone else’s credit or debit card information to purchase goods. What many people are surprised...
Continue ReadingKearny Bookkeeper Charged with Third-Degree Theft
A Kearny bookkeeper has confessed and pleaded guilty to stealing money from her school’s district, and she has agreed to pay back over $300,000 in damages as a result of her plea agreement. Former Bookkeeper Confesses to Theft Gina Neri, the 50-year-old bookkeeper, is a resident of North Arlington. Her...
Continue ReadingBank Robbing “Nuns” Confess to their Crimes
Habitual bank robbers who had a practice of dressing up in disguises before their crimes including dressing up as nuns have finally confessed to their crimes. The two young women had a three month period where they robbed or attempted to rob banks in both New Jersey and Pennsylvania, one...
Continue ReadingTheft, Burglary, and Robbery Charges in Kinnelon NJ
Theft & Property Crimes in NJ A New Jersey man and woman were charged with theft, burglary, and conspiracy to commit both crimes. The couple entered a residence in Kinnelon in the daylight hours, taking about $10,000 in jewelry, coins, and clothing. The individuals were later identified by police from...
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