Man Arrested on Suspicion of Shoplifting in Hoboken
A 32-year-old man faces shoplifting charges after allegedly taking items from a ShopRite. According to a news report in The Jersey Journal, the shoplifting incident occurred at the ShopRite on Madison Street in Hoboken when the man was allegedly seen on video surveillance putting hair clippers and a package of T-shirts into his backpack. The stolen items had a total value of $35.59. During the arrest, officials found a glass pipe, which could be used to smoke crack cocaine. The West New York man now faces charges including shoplifting and possession of drug paraphernalia.
Under New Jersey Statute 2C:20-11: "Shoplifting shall consist of any one or more of the following acts: (1) For any person purposely to 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, to conceal merchandise with the intention of depriving the merchant and to alter, transfer or remove a price tag."
Shoplifting penalties are directly related to the value of the items intentionally stolen from the store. Taking items valued at less than $200, for example, is considered to be a disorderly persons offense. Penalties for shoplifting in New Jersey include community service, possible jail time, and heavy fines.
The skilled NJ criminal defense attorneys at Lependorf & Silverstein serve all of New Jersey. Our knowledgeable lawyers vigorously fight wrongful charges and harsh penalties. If you or a loved one faces shoplifting charges, contact our offices today at (609) 240-0040 for a free case assessment.
