Shoplifting in New Jersey Is a Crime
December 12, 2019
The holidays can be hard financially. However, no gifts are worth spending time behind bars. Here’s what you should know.. New Jersey Law: Shoplifting Shoplifting / larceny is called “theft” under the New Jersey Code of Criminal Justice. Criminal penalties for theft vary depending on the amount and value of the goods the defendant is […]
Continue ReadingGrand Theft or Petty Theft in NJ: Which Charge Applies?
December 13, 2017
Have you been accused of any type of theft allegation in New Jersey? If so, it’s important to realize how the distinction of the crime makes a difference in the type of penalties you might face. The most commonly charged theft crimes in New Jersey are petty theft and grand theft. Grand theft involves crimes […]
Continue ReadingWhat is Theft by Deception?
April 19, 2017
Theft by deception is the act of stealing from another person under false pretenses. This kind of crime is often deliberate, as it is a manipulative way of gaining control of a person’s assets, property, or finances by the culprit falsely representing themselves, value, and their intentions. Theft by deception can take many forms in […]
Continue ReadingList of New Jerseyans Charged with Hurricane Sandy Fraud Grows Blog
September 18, 2015
Acting Attorney General John Hoffman announced five more people were charged on Thursday with filing fraudulent claims for Hurricane Sandy relief. Most of those charged filed phony applications for funds from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Hoffman said that “the defendants allegedly siphoned relief funds away from deserving recipients and forced administrators to spend […]
Continue ReadingAtlantic County Lawyer Sentenced to 10 Years in Prison for Stealing Seniors’ Life Savings
March 26, 2015
Barbara Lieberman, a prominent Atlantic County lawyer, was sentenced to 10 years for stealing from her elderly clients. The New Jersey State Police began investigating the matter after the Office of the Guardian advised them about a woman who they believed had been financial exploited. The State combed through bank records for over two and […]
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