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  1. #1
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    Default First Offense Shoplifting Charge

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: NJ
    I was caught shopliftimg $60 worth of stuff at Stop and Shop.
    Cop came said ill ne recieving something in the mail
    I wasmt arrested or anything..
    Whats gonna happen? Am I gonna get a summons or am I gonna have to go to court..this is my first and last time

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    Default Re: First Offense Shoplifting Charge

    Not all towns in NJ take you into custody for misdemeanor shoplifting. This is a town by town decision. The store will go down to Police station to sign the complaint. You should be receiving a summons in the mail to appear in municipal court to face the charge in a few weeks. Also you can expect a civil demand letter from the store or the store's law firm to pay a $150.00 fine.

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    Default Re: First Offense Shoplifting Charge

    Im not gonna go to jail or anything like that..ill just have to pay some fines rite

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    Default Re: First Offense Shoplifting Charge

    No jail for a 1st offense in NJ. You will have to pay a fine plus court costs plus you'll have a criminal record. What town did this occur in?

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    Default Re: First Offense Shoplifting Charge

    Court Costs.
    Fine.
    Criminal Record.
    Civil Demand....you will be getting a letter in the mail from either the stores Corporate Office or their lawyers. This is separate from the criminal charges.
    Possibly a Diversion Program, AntiShoplifting Program, Community Service, Probation....all of which will require some fees....

    You likely won't see jail.

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    Default Re: First Offense Shoplifting Charge

    It occured on toms river nj..thanks.
    Ill only have the one court date.it wont be a drawn out thing im embarrased enuff

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