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If you have landed on this page, it is likely that you or a loved one has been charged with a theft-related criminal offense in Edison Township New Jersey. Regardless of whether the venue of your charge is Edison Municipal Court or you are facing an indictable crime at the Middlesex County Superior Court in New Brunswick, you definitely need a knowledgeable criminal attorney if you want to avoid a criminal record and other negative consequences of a conviction. The attorneys at our law office, Marshall Criminal Defense & DWI Lawyers, have exactly what you need for success.
The qualifications of our team are truly unique to ensure that you achieve the very best outcome in your theft case that arose in Edison New Jersey. Our exceptional experience includes:
- 15 lawyers that specializes exclusively in defending shoplifting, theft by deception, burglary, robbery and other criminal offenses
- Over 200 years of combined experience representing clients charged with an array of crimes and disorderly persons offenses in Edison Municipal Court and at the Middlesex County Superior Court
- A Former Director of the Middlesex County Prosecutor’s Office On Staff
- A Former Edison Municipal Court Prosecutor On Staff
- Certified Criminal Trial Attorneys
- Decades of success handling charges arising in Edison Township
Irrespective of the type of theft charge you were arrested for or the grade of the offense, you best recourse is to consult a savvy Edison Criminal Lawyer as soon as possible. The lawyers at our firm are ready to serve you in this capacity, answer all of your questions in a free initial consultation, and advise you on your best option for avoiding a conviction and penalties. Call (732) 248-7675 now to speak to an attorney with the know-how to help you.
Edison NJ Theft Offenses
While the severity of a theft offense can range from a disorderly persons offense in municipal court up to a first degree felony at the county courthouse in New Brunswick, the impact of a conviction isn’t limited to penalties outlined in the New Jersey Theft Laws. The truth of the matter is that employers, licensing boards, institutions of higher, and even federal immigration authorities view convicted thieves as individuals who have a propensity to be dishonest and limit consideration because of this fact. You are facing an offense falling within this category if you have been charged with:
- Shoplifting
- Theft of Movable Property
- Theft by Deception
- Theft of Services
- Check Fraud
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Carjacking
- Credit Card Theft
- Credit Card Fraud
- Identity Theft
- Forgery
- Money Laundering
As stated previously, theft charges filed by the Edison Police or directly by the county prosecutor can range anywhere from a disorderly persons offense to a first degree felony in terms of grade. The degree of an Edison theft offense is often directly related to the value of the property that is stolen by the offender. There is, however, an exception for a first degree theft crime since they typically require a combination of theft and violence. Examples of first degree crimes that are theft related are armed robbery and carjacking. These offenses can result in imprisonment for 10 to 20 years, as well as fines of up to $200,000.
A second degree crime is generally the highest grade of non-violent theft charge and typically arises where someone steals at least $75,000. The penalties for a second degree crime for theft by deception, identity theft or the like include 5-10 years in prison, as well as fines of up to $150,000.
A third degree crime for theft theft such as shoplifting merchandise with a value of at least $500 but less than $75,000, carries a presumptive prison term of 3-5 years, as well as fines of up to $15,000.
A fourth degree crime such as shoplifting can land you in prison for 18 months and get you fined up to $10,000.
Lastly, even a disorderly persons offense can result in fines and a criminal record that could haunt your professional and academic career for many years to come. There is also the potential for up to 6 months in the Middlesex County Jail.
Theft Attorneys in Edison Township NJ
The purpose of saying all of this is not to scare you or make you think that there is nothing that can be done for you, rather it is meant to make clear how important it is for you to obtain a highly skilled attorney to fight these charges on your behalf. Our accomplished former prosecutors and Middlesex County criminal lawyers stand ready to help you in your time of need. So please, if you or a loved one has been charged with any of the above theft-related charges in Edison Township, contact us today to let us start putting our experience to use. Lawyers at the firm are available for free consultations 24/7 by calling (732) 248-7675.
