Shoplifting FAQs
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Can shoplifting charges be expunged?
It is possible, in some circumstances, after a period of time. Your lawyer can advise you about the possibility of expungement. However, your best approach in many cases is to avoid conviction altogether with a skilled defense and, if possible, participation in a diversion program.
In New Jersey, is shoplifting a felony or a misdemeanor?
Technically, we don’t use the terms “felony” or “misdemeanor” in New Jersey. But typically, six months of incarceration or more for a criminal offense is equivalent to a felony. A disorderly persons offense would be considered a misdemeanor.
Will I go to jail for shoplifting?
It’s possible, but it’s not guaranteed. The factors that affect adult (not juvenile) penalties include your prior record, the particulars of your case, and your attorney’s expertise in retail theft crimes. Juveniles in New Jersey do not go to jail; if detained, they are placed in a juvenile detention facility or juvenile rehabilitation program.
Where are shoplifting cases heard?
Disorderly persons offenses are heard in the municipal court for the town where the alleged offense occurred. All other shoplifting charges are heard in Superior Court.
