Shoplifting in New Jersey at Wal-Mart

My question involves criminal law for the state of: New jersey

I got caught shop lifting at wal-mart in NJ. I was caught stealing an item worth $29.88. I'm 17 years old too, a minor. They dick of a store cop said i was going to jail because i was over 16 and it was over $25, and then immediately released into the custody of my mom. That didnt happen, the store cop called the police and they said just to let me go but they took down my information. They said I was banned from walmart and sams club forever. And if i do go to any walmart, it would be considered criminal trespassing. They said i was going to get a letter in the mail which i will have to appear in court. and ontop of that i have to pay up to a $150 fine.

What does the court usually decide for a first offense shoplifting charge for a minor living in NJ.

And are they going to do a drug test?:wallbang:

Probation.
Fines.
Community Service.
Court Costs.

Jail is unlikely for a first offense.

When you get the summons to appear in court, make sure you don't miss the date. If you can afford a lawyer, get one in advance (many will offer a consultation for free). If not, plead not guilty when you appear in court and ask for a public defender. Your lawyer may be able to negotiate a plea bargain where you plead to a lesser charge or be able to get you into a diversion program which will allow you to avoid a criminal record.

The $150 fine "on top of that" is called a civil demand. While the court may impose fines if you're convicted, Wal-Mart is also permitted to send you (or your guardian, since you're a minor) a demand letter to recover damages from your shoplifting. If you don't pay the demand (and you don't have to!), they can sue you (or, rather, your guardian) for that money and add court costs and legal fees on top of it, although in practice they very rarely do. The civil demand is unrelated to any criminal proceedings.

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My question involves criminal law for the state of: New jersey

I got caught shop lifting at wal-mart in NJ. I was caught stealing an item worth $29.88. I'm 17 years old too, a minor. They dick of a store cop said i was going to jail because i was over 16 and it was over $25, and then immediately released into the custody of my mom. That didnt happen, the store cop called the police and they said just to let me go but they took down my information. They said I was banned from walmart and sams club forever. And if i do go to any walmart, it would be considered criminal trespassing. They said i was going to get a letter in the mail which i will have to appear in court. and ontop of that i have to pay up to a $150 fine.

What does the court usually decide for a first offense shoplifting charge for a minor living in NJ.

And are they going to do a drug test?:wallbang:

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Wow...

Not only a punk but a thief and a burnout.

Your mom must just burst with pride every time she looks at you.

Civil demand, community service, probation (including drug testing)....

Whole thing shouldn't cost more than $2K.

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Wow...

Not only a punk but a thief and a burnout.

Your mom must just burst with pride every time she looks at you.

Civil demand, community service, probation (including drug testing)....

Whole thing shouldn't cost more than $2K.

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Dont need to be yelled at thank you. but what i dont understand is why a first offender would have to do community service and probation...

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Dont need to be yelled at thank you. but what i dont understand is why a first offender would have to do community service and probation...

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Cause you stole something that didn't belong to you.

When you commit grown up crimes you pay grown up penalties.

...and you think the store security guy is a "Dick". Wait til you meet the prosecutor and judge....

Here's hoping the attitude is more subdued when speaking to them!

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Here's hoping the attitude is more subdued when speaking to them!

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never gave attitude what so ever. the store cop was just being a dick because he had to make up for his small stature.

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Dont need to be yelled at thank you. but what i dont understand is why a first offender would have to do community service and probation...

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Because the repeat offenders get jail time and parole :D

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never gave attitude what so ever. the store cop was just being a dick because he had to make up for his small stature.

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You WILL have to do community service and probation--this is in lieu of jail for first time offenders. If you fail to do the required community service and probation they will send you to jail instead.

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never gave attitude what so ever. the store cop was just being a dick because he had to make up for his small stature.

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No, he wasn't being mean... he is probably just sick and tired of teenage thieves giving him attitude when they get caught.

I can tell you from personal experience that it gets old quickly.

Enjoy picking up trash on the side of a road.

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wow...

Not only a punk but a thief and a burnout.

Your mom must just burst with pride every time she looks at you.

Civil demand, community service, probation (including drug testing)....

Whole thing shouldn't cost more than $2k.

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love it! Totally agree!

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Dont need to be yelled at thank you. but what i dont understand is why a first offender would have to do community service and probation...

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So what do YOU think a first offender should get? A talking to by the judge ending with "go and sin no more?"

You may rest assured that you will get more than that.

You don't want store cops talking like that to you, don't steal.

This website is a ****ing joke lol. All i did was post a question and just because i got caught stealing people think they have a right to attack me and call me a burnout and punk. **** all you faggots because none of your answers helped, not even one. I guess people who come to this site only want to put people down, I guess you need to make up for something you dont have, like dignity or a heart. So **** off all you ****ing retards. I just love how you can insume so many things about me just from a question. You guys a pathetic, really. Rot in hell all of you.

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This website is a ****ing joke lol. All i did was post a question and just because i got caught stealing people think they have a right to attack me and call me a burnout and punk. **** all you faggots because none of your answers helped, not even one. I guess people who come to this site only want to put people down, I guess you need to make up for something you dont have, like dignity or a heart. So **** off all you ****ing retards. I just love how you can insume so many things about me just from a question. You guys a pathetic, really. Rot in hell all of you.

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I don't know why we would have considered you a punk with a problem with authority figures.

I have both dignity and a heart. What really separates us is that YOU have a criminal record.

You know what, loser? We are volunteers here. I volunteer here because I came here when I shoplifted last year, and got answers. And I wanted to help others who are where I was a year ago.

The Argumentative gave you answers.

You gave us attitude. And I hope you give that attitude in court.

You should just stop feeding the troll - he'll go away.

NOBOSY ELSE FCKING PUT THEIR TWO SENSE INTO THIS THREAD. THIS WEBSITE IS A JOKE, PEOPLE JUST COME HERE TO ATTACK THE PEOPLE WHO THEY BELIEVE ARE BELOW THEM, I AM ACTUALLY ABOVE ALL YOU IDIOTS. AND FOR THE IDIOT WHO SAID I HAVE A CRIMINAL RECORD, I DONT. THEY AINT PRESSING CHARGERS, JUST WANT THE CIVIL DEMAND AND THATS IT. SO FCK OFF EVERYONE! :wallbang::wallbang::wallbang::wallbang: