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    Default Caught for shoplifting in New Jersey

    I am in a bizarre (shoplifting) situation in NJ.

    I wanted to buy an item that had no price tag and nothing came up on price scanner too. I found that some items in the same aisle were $4.99 price tags. I thought that my subject item is on sale at $4.99. So, I stuck a loosely hanging price tag of about $5 to my item and checked out.

    As soon as I checked out, a store employee confronted me about the item and told me that the item I just bought is $19 and she saw me altering the price tag. Well, there were some similar items in a distant aisle at $19 which I was not aware of.

    I tried to explain that it must be a confusion and that I am ready to pay the difference. The lady took me aside, and asked me to fill a confession form and give my ID. I stuck by my stand and inquired what lies ahead if I sign the form and why she can't let me go after charging the difference.

    The lady yelled to the store manager that I am not co-operating and what followed was a nightmare. The police was there in no time. I was arrested and charged with shoplifting at the police station under NJS 2C:20-11(b).

    My court date is in a week's time. I was wondering if someone has any advise to offer, I am not sure if the store has me on tape sticking the price label.

    The police told me that I would be let off with a fine. But, I'm getting scared after reading about community service and jail sentence.

    Is it advisable to go without an attorney? Should I plead guilty or not guilty. Please advise. Can a lawyer help me in getting the case dismissed. How much it might cost?

    Will I be able to go to the same store/chain in future.

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    Default Re: Got caught for shoplifting in NJ, please help

    Quote Quoting not guilty
    Is it advisable to go without an attorney? Should I plead guilty or not guilty. Please advise. Can a lawyer help me in getting the case dismissed. How much it might cost?
    Only a lawyer can advise you as to how you should plead. To find out how much a lawyer would cost, call some lawyers in your area and ask. If you qualify due to limited financial resources, you may also wish to consider petitioning for a court-appointed lawyer.

    Quote Quoting not guilty
    Will I be able to go to the same store/chain in future.
    Did they tell you not to come back?

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