About NJ Shoplifting Penalties:
In New Jersey if you have been charged with shoplifting even on a
first offense,
the penalties you face include jail, community service,
probation, and a fine.
 The penalties involved can affect you for
the rest of
your life.  Once convicted of a Shoplifting Charge in the
state of New Jersey you will have a criminal record.  This is a public
record that anyone can see.  


A criminal record may ruin you chances of getting that important job,
getting financial aid or even visiting a foreign country.   Don't let this
happen to you
.  Nearly 1% of the U.S. population is currently in jail
and nearly 6% of the population has a criminal record.

Hiring the best shoplifting lawyer to defend yourself is the single most
important factor in winning your case.  O
ur experienced shoplifting
lawyers can help.  
Our founder, Attorney H. Scott Aalsberg has a
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of
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This website is for informational purposes only and is not intended to give legal advise.  Additional penalties may apply to some shoplifting offenders.  Past
performance is not indicative of future performance and each case is fact sensitive, thus, the need for the in office consultation for the attorney to evaluate your
case.  Some penalties may not apply to out of state residents please consult an attorney in your state of residence.  All
New Jersey Shoplifting penalties listed
are accurate as of J
anuary 6, 2011 and are subject to change at any time without notice. *98% Success Rate of reducing, eliminating or winning the charges is
based on past cases and is not indicative of future results. We can help you win the charges, but you must take the first step and call
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The Penalties For Shoplifting are based on the retail value of the item taken not the "on sale
price" Penalties listed are for First Time Offenders
:

Value of Item(s) $.01 to $200.00: Up to 180 days in Jail, Community Service, and Fine
Value of Item(s) $200.01 to $500.00: Up to 18 Months in Jail, Community Service, and Fine
Value of Item(s) $500.01 to $75,000.00: 3 to 5 Years in Jail, Community Service, and Fine
Value of Item(s) $75,000.00 or Greater: 5 to 10 Years In Jail, Community Service, and Fine

*All NJ Shoplifting and Theft Charges Will Result in a criminal record* which may affect your job, credit rating or immigration
status.  We Can Help!
H. SCOTT AALSBERG, ESQ., P.C.
"The Shoplifters Attorney"
39 Milltown Road, East Brunswick, N.J. 08816
1028 Route #23 North, Wayne, N.J. 07470
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NJ Shoplifting Facts:
  • In New Jersey a store may detain a suspected
    shoplifter for a reasonable amount of time prior
    to calling the police
  • In New Jersey shoplifting is the most commonly
    committed crime.
  • In New Jersey you can be arrested for
    shoplifting even without leaving the store,
    however most arrests do take place once the
    shoplifter has left the store.
  • Shoplifting is considered a theft crime in NJ
  • In New Jersey you can face both civil and
    criminal penalties for shoplifting.
  • In New Jersey a conviction for shoplifting
    carries mandatory community service.
  • In New Jersey you can go to jail even for
    stealing a dollar store item
  • In New jersey It is not a defense to shoplifting
    to offer to pay for the item once you have been
    caught.
  • In New Jersey concealment of an item in a bag
    purse underneath clothing or covered under a
    baby stroller has been considered shoplifting.
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