A Tough Stance in Municipal Court
New Jersey’s Municipal Courts have taken a very tough stance on shoplifting and theft.
Where the value involved is small enough, the case stays in municipal court rather than going to Superior Court — but a conviction there still leaves a criminal record.
Penalties at the Municipal Level
Both of these offenses, if charged at the municipal level because they involve less than $200, are punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of up to $1000.
The value involved is what decides where the case is heard, so it is worth establishing early — and a charge that stays in municipal court is a very different proposition from one that does not.
Shoplifting and Theft Cases We Have Handled

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Charged With Shoplifting or Theft?
A municipal court conviction still leaves a criminal record. Call The Law Offices of Joel Silberman, LLC at 201-420-1913 or email us at joel@joelsilbermanlaw.com. Consultations are free and confidential.
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