Target Shoplifting Attorney

Arrested for Shoplifting at Target Store

Target has four stores in Middlesex County where shoplifting charges arise including Edison, Milltown, South Brunswick and South Plainfield. Being arrested for shoplifting at one of these locations can lead to serious problems in the event that you are convicted.

You will have a criminal record for stealing of your convicted of shoplifting at Target and there is a clear aversion of employers to hire someone they believe is a thief. On top of this obvious collateral consequence, you will be exposed to penalties that include significant fines and the real possibility of imprisonment. All of this is more than ample justification for you to hire a qualified attorney to defend a Target shoplifting offense.

The attorneys that make up the eight member defense team at the Lawyer Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall have the credentials needed to ensure that you have the opportunity to avoid a conviction that you deserve. We are former prosecutors and seasoned criminal lawyers who have been defending shoplifting throughout Middlesex County for over a century between us.

Contact our office any time of day or night for a free initial consultation with lawyer who will take the time to fully discuss your case and outline a plan for you to successfully defend your charge for shoplifting at Target.

Charged With Shoplifting at Target in South Brunswick, Edison, Milltown or South Plainfield

As previously stated, there are four Target locations in Middlesex County where shoplifting can occur. The lawyers at our firm are highly familiar with what is entailed in defending shoplifting charges arising at any of these stores, including:

The determination as to whether shoplifting occurred will be determined based on the law set forth at N.J.S.A. 2C:20-11. This statute sets forth six types of conduct that constitute shoplifting in New Jersey such as: (1) removing merchandise from Target; (2) concealing merchandise; (3) changing the price tags; (4) swapping the container or box of the merchandise; (5) under-ringing merchandise; and (6) removing a shopping cart from a Target Store. In addition to classic shoplifting offenses like these, an individual can also be arrested as a result of gift card schemes, bogus refunds and identity theft.

Penalties that you face if you are convicted of shoplifting at the Target in South Plainfield, South Brunswick, Milltown or Edison are largely predicated on the value of the property stolen. The breakdown of the grading and penalties under 2C:20-11 is as follows:

  • Disorderly Persons Offense. Shoplifting property with a value of less than $200 results in a disorderly persons offense, a fine of up to $1,000 and up to 6 months in jail.
  • Fourth Degree Crime. Shoplifting merchandise with a value of at least $200 but less than $500 is a fourth degree crime that exposes you to a fine that can reach $10,000 and up to 18 months in prison.
  • Third Degree Crime. A retail theft involving merchandise with a value of at least $500 but less than $75,000 is a third degree crime that carries a fine of up to $15,000 and 5 years in prison.
  • Second Degree Crime. Stealing or attempting to steal $75,000 or more of property from a merchant results in a second degree crime and penalties such as 5-10 years in prison and a fine of up to $150,000.

Target Shoplifting Defense Lawyer

The stakes in a Target shoplifting case are often much higher than individuals anticipate. You will have a record and face potentially serious penalties if you fail to defend the charge effectively. A defense lawyer on our team can make sure this does not occur utilizing over 100 years of combined experience. For the sound legal guidance you need to help you navigate the offense you are facing, call an attorney at the Marshall Law Firm. Attorneys are available to assist you 24/7 by calling 732-227-1200. One of our lawyers would be more than happy to assist you.