Criminal Defense Lawyers in Woodbridge NJ That Include The Former Prosecutor Of Woodbridge Municipal Court & Former Director in the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office
An extremely popular destination for shopping in New Jersey is Woodbridge Center Mall. With large retail stores like J.C. Penny, Lord & Taylor and Macy’s on site, there is considerable opportunity for shoplifting. The proximity of the mall to major roadways like U.S. Route 1 and Route 9, as well as the Garden State Parkway, translates into high foot traffic as compared to others that are not so accessible from Staten Island. If you were a patron of Woodbridge Center Mail and were arrested for shoplifting, the criminal attorneys in our Woodbridge Office are prepared to defend you. Where you are facing a disorderly persons (i.e. misdemeanor) charge for shoplifting in Woodbridge Municipal Court or an indictable offense like third degree shoplifting at the Middlesex County Superior Court in New Brunswick, our lawyers have the skill to get you results. Do not let a lapse in judgment become a potentially life changing event because of a criminal record or worse.
The lawyers on our defense team have years of experience handling criminal charges in Woodbridge Municipal Court and the Middlesex County Superior Court. More importantly, our staff includes Jason Seidman, a former Director in the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office, and Bill Wachowski, a former prosecutor in Woodbridge Municipal Court, so we clearly know the court system exceptional well. We can also offer you the benefit of a team of 15 criminal defense lawyers with over 200 years of combined experienced defending shoplifting charges in Middlesex County. To speak to one of our attorneys in a free initial consultation, call 732-246-7126. Attorneys are available 24/7 to assist you so do not hesitate to contact us whenever it is convenient.
Woodbridge Center Mall
The mall is located in Woodbridge New Jersey and measures approximately 1,633,000 square feet. This makes Woodbridge Center the third largest in the state of New Jersey. The mall is also popular for dining and entertainment, with Applebee’s and Olive Garden on site, which gives rise to a number of Woodbridge DWI charges each year.
Shoplifting Robbery Charges
While it might seem somewhat farfetched, there are many instances every year where an individual is charged with second degree robbery as a result of a shoplifting. The way a shoplifting can escalate into an extremely serious offense where prison (at least 5 years) is possible is where physical force is used to escape or flee. The reason this happens is because anytime someone uses force while attempting a theft, they are actually transforming the act into a robbery. And this happens almost every day throughout New Jersey and sometimes things get even worse. For example, there was a shoplifting turned robbery in 2012 at Woodbridge Center that actually resulted in a shooting.
Experienced Theft Offense Defense Attorneys
There is a definite stigma that is associated with a criminal record for stealing. There are also direct consequences like fines, jail and removal (i.e. deportation) for those who are not citizens. Your best chance of avoiding these potential ramifications is to hire the most experienced attorney you can afford. We encourage you to contact us to this end and a knowledgeable lawyer from our Woodbridge firm will discuss exactly how we can assist you.
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