Shoplifting penalties if charges are not dismissed 2c:20-11

Shoplifting penalties if charges are not dismissed

2c:20-11  …..

 (2) Shoplifting constitutes a crime of the third degree under subsection b. of this section if the full retail value of the merchandise exceeds $500 but is less than  $75,000, or the offense is committed in furtherance of or in conjunction with an organized retail theft enterprise and the full retail value of the merchandise is less than $1,000.



(3) Shoplifting constitutes a crime of the fourth degree under subsection b. of this section if the full retail value of the merchandise is at least $200 but does not exceed $500.



(4) Shoplifting is a disorderly persons offense under subsection b. of this section if the full retail value of the merchandise is less than $200.



     

Mandatory Community service if found guilty:

Any person convicted of a shoplifting offense shall be sentenced to perform community service as follows: 

for a first offense, at least ten days of community service; 

for a second offense, at least 15 days of community service; 

and for a third or subsequent offense, a maximum of 25 days of community service and any person convicted of a third or subsequent shoplifting offense shall serve a minimum term of imprisonment of not less than 90 days.


Criminal Indictable and Disorderly Offense  Penalties

Disorderly person criminal offenses- ex Simple Assault, shoplifting & cases in Municipal Court

                                Jail 2C: 43- 8       jail  6 month maximum

                                                           probation 1-2 year                      

                                                           community service  180 days maximum 

                                                           mandatory costs, VCCB and other penalties

Disorderly- fines:          2C: 43- 3        $1,000 Fine  maximum              

         There are many other penalties that the court must impose in criminal cases.  There are dozens of other penalties a court can impose, depending on the type of matter.   

         Indictable Criminal Penalties    [Felony type]  [ Superior Court]

                                         Jail  potential       Fine max         Probation

         1st degree           10- 20 years            $200,000        [presumption of jail]

         2nd degree          5-10 years               $150,000        [presumption of jail]

         3rd degree           3- 5 years                $15,000          1 year- 5 year

         4th degree           0- 18 months           $10,000          1 year- 5 year

         There are many other penalties that the court must impose in criminal case.  There are dozens of other penalties a court can impose, depending on the type of matter.

         If you or a family member are charged with a criminal offense, you should retain an experienced criminal attorney to argue to reduce the penalties!