Walmart is a huge department store chain that maintains locations in Edison, Old Bridge, North Brunswick and Piscataway in Middlesex County. There are very few retailers that have more shoplifting charges arising at their stores than Walmart. If you were arrested at Walmart for shoplifting, the defense attorneys that we employee have the skills to help you win your case. The team of lawyers at the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall have over a century of combined experience and have served as prosecutors in Middlesex County at both the county and municipal level. For an immediate telephone consultation with a lawyer, contact our office anytime 24/7. An attorney is available by calling our Piscataway Office at 732-392-7202 or another one of our conveniently locations.
Shoplifting Charge at Walmart in North Brunswick, Edison, Old Bridge or Piscataway
When someone is charged with shoplifting at Walmart, the severity of their retail theft offense is predicated on the value of the property stolen. Under N.J.S.A. 2C:20-11, stealing merchandise with a value of less than $200 is a disorderly persons offense, at least $200 but less than $500 is a fourth degree crime, at least $500 but less than $75,000 is a third degree crime and $75,000 or more is a second degree crime. A disorderly persons offense for shoplifting is dealt with in the municipal court of the town where the theft allegedly took place. What this means is that your case will be heard in the municipal court of Edison Municipal Court, Old Bridge, North Brunswick or Piscataway if the dollar amount of the property taken was less than $200. Walmart cases involving theft of goods having a value of $200 or more result in felony indictable charges that must be directed to the Middlesex County Superior Court in New Brunswick for resolution. This is the manner that your Walmart shoplifting offense shall be handled if you were arrested and charged at:
- Old Bridge Walmart on Route 18
- Old Bridge Walmart on U.S. Highway 9
- East Brunswick Walmart
- North Brunswick Walmart
- Edison Walmart
Do not make the mistake into thinking that a conviction for shoplifting at Walmart cannot materially effect your life. You face incarceration of up to 6 months for a disorderly persons offense, 18 months for a fourth degree crime, 5 years for a third degree crime and up to 10 years for a second degree crime. Penalties such as these are on top of the collateral damage that a record for stealing/theft can have on your ability to obtain a job, a professional license, a green card or other endeavors.
Walmart NJ Shoplifting Defense Attorney
The attorneys at the Marshall Law Firm are available now to answer your questions and to advise you as to the best course of action in defending your shoplifting offense at Walmart. To speak to an attorney at the firm anytime of day or night, call one of our offices for a free consultation. A lawyer will more than happy to give you the benefit of their time.
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