NEW JERSEY THEFT LAWYER

In New Jersey, anyone convicted of theft will be subject to hefty fines, community service and even jail.  The severity of the offense is generally determined by the value of the stolen property.   Therefore, it is important for any charged with theft in New Jersey to consult with an experienced New Jersey Theft Lawyer.  The Sloan Law Firm handles theft charges Union County, Morris County, Middlesex County, Monmouth County, Essex County, Somerset County and throughout New Jersey.  The firm offers free initial consultations on all theft offense cases.

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New Jersey Thefts Laws

N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3. Theft by unlawful taking or disposition

a. Movable property. A person is guilty of theft if he
unlawfully takes, or exercises unlawful control over, movable property of
another with purpose to deprive him thereof.

b. Immovable property. A person is guilty of theft if he
unlawfully transfers any interest in immovable property of another with purpose
to benefit himself or another not entitled thereto.

N.J.S.A. 2C:20-4. Theft by deception

A person is guilty of theft if he purposely obtains
property of another by deception. A person deceives if he purposely:

a.  Creates or
reinforces a false impression, including false impressions as to law, value,
intention or other state of mind, and including, but not limited to, a false
impression that the person is soliciting or collecting funds for a charitable
purpose; but deception as to a person’s intention to perform a promise shall
not be inferred from the fact alone that he did not subsequently perform the
promise;

b. Prevents another from acquiring information which
would affect his judgment of a transaction; or

c. Fails to correct a false impression which the deceiver
previously created or reinforced, or which the deceiver knows to be influencing
another to whom he stands in a fiduciary or confidential relationship.

The term “deceive” does not, however, include
falsity as to matters having no pecuniary significance, or puffing or
exaggeration by statements unlikely to deceive ordinary persons in the group
addressed.

N.J.S.A. 2C:20-5. Theft by extortion

A person is guilty of theft by extortion if he purposely
and unlawfully obtains property of another by extortion. A person extorts if he
purposely threatens to:

a. Inflict bodily injury on or physically confine or
restrain anyone or commit any other criminal offense;

b. Accuse anyone of an offense or cause charges of an
offense to be instituted against any person;

c. Expose or publicize any secret or any asserted fact,
whether true or false, tending to subject any person to hatred, contempt or
ridicule, or to impair his credit or business repute;

d. Take or withhold action as an official, or cause an
official to take or withhold action;

e. Bring about or continue a strike, boycott or other
collective action, if the property is not demanded or received for the benefit
of the group in whose interest the actor purports to act;

f. Testify or provide information or withhold testimony
or information with respect to another’s legal claim or defense; or

g. Inflict any other harm which would not substantially
benefit the actor but which is calculated to materially harm another person.

It is an affirmative defense to prosecution based on
paragraphs b, c, d or f that the property obtained was honestly claimed as
restitution or indemnification for harm done in the circumstances or as lawful
compensation for property or services.

New Jersey Theft Lawyer – (908) 358-2938

The Sloan Law Firm provides aggressive and experienced legal to defense to anyone charged with theft in New Jersey.  If you or a loved one have been charged with theft and would like to discuss the charge with a New Jersey Theft lawyer, please do not hesitate to contact the Sloan Law Firm at: (908) 358-2938.  The initial consultation is always free.  We are available 24/7.

Areas served:

• Union County
• Somerset County
• Essex County
• Morris County
• Middlesex County
• Monmouth County
• Hudson County
• Bergen County
• Ocean County
• Hunterdon County
• Passaic County
• Sussex County