Man Arrested for Shoplifting in Hamilton, NJ
On Sunday, January 2, police in Hamilton arrested a man for shoplifting. According to a news report on NJ.com, the 43-three year-old man was arrested after he allegedly tried to flee on foot. Police believe that the man and one other person shoplifted DVDs from an electronics store before brandishing a gun and running away. Police were able to find one man by following his footsteps in the snow but they could not recover the gun witnesses said he brandished. Police are searching for the second man involved in the incident.
New Jersey Statute 2C:20-11 makes it illegal for any person to “purposively take possession of, carry away, transfer or cause to be carried away or transferred, any merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered for sale by any store or other retail mercantile establishment with the intention of depriving the merchant of the possession, use or benefit of such merchandise or converting the same to the use of such person without paying to the merchant the full retail value thereof.”
Shoplifting charges in New Jersey can become even more serious when a weapon is involved. Anyone facing these serious allegations would be well-advised to seek the guidance of a skilled criminal defense lawyer. An experienced attorney will work to have each charge reduced or dismissed.
The reputed Princeton defense lawyers at Lependorf & Silverstein have successfully handled many shoplifting cases in New Jersey over the years. If you have been accused of shoplifting, please call our knowledgeable lawyers who will help you understand your legal rights and options. Call us today at 609-240-0040 to find out how we can defend your rights.
