Have You Been Charged With Theft in Somerset County?
If you have been charged with theft in Somerset County, you must consult an experienced Somerset County criminal attorney. There are many kinds of theft charges in the state. New Jersey statutes identify theft as the “unlawful taking” or exercising control over someone else’s property. The individual charged with theft must have acted with the intention of depriving the owner of his or her property.
Some theft charges listed in New Jersey code:
Theft of lost property or property that has been delivered by mistake
The various charges incur different penalties. If you are facing theft charges, consult an experienced Somerset County theft attorney. Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC is one of the most experienced criminal defense firms in Somerset County. They have helped hundreds of clients charged with theft throughout the years.
Case Study
Multiple Municipal Court Charges Dropped
The defendant was charged with several moving violations, including driving while intoxicated (D.W.I.) in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50 and refusing to submit to a breath test in violation of N.J.S.A. 39:4-50.4a. The attorneys of Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC filed a motion to dismiss the refusal for failing to inform the defendant of all penalties.
What Should You Do If You Have Been Charged With Theft?
If you have been accused of theft, you need to consult with an experienced Somerset County criminal defense attorney. Exercise your right to remain silent until you have consulted with a member of our legal team. We have legal professionals available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week because we know legal emergencies cannot wait.
Being convicted of theft can haunt you for the rest of your life. Any charges should be taken seriously. We have the experience and know-how to build a strong defense for you. Because we know how the legal system works and the various laws so well, we can minimize the negative impact such accusations have on your record.
What Are the Differences Between Theft and Robbery
While theft and robbery charges involve taking property that does not belong to you, these criminal charges in New Jersey are very different. Theft charges are filed on various levels, ranging from theft as a disorderly persons offense, which involves the theft of property worth less than $200, to theft as a crime in the fourth degree for theft of property valued from $200 to $500. Theft as a crime of the third degree involves property or services worth more than $500 but less than $75,000; theft of the second degree requires property valued at more than $75,000. Of course, the higher the property’s value, the harsher the punishment and fines.
Theft is elevated to robbery if the event inflicts injury on another, threatens another with bodily injury or harm, or threatens the immediate commission of a crime in the first or second degree. Timing plays a role in whether the robbery charge is warranted. If the robbery charge is based on theft while using force, the intent to commit the robbery has to happen before or during the use of force. The term “bodily injury” can be used loosely as New Jersey law does not put strict limits on the term.
Contact us today
The Somerset County law firm of Aiello, Harris, Abate Law Group PC has decades of experience representing clients accused of various theft charges. We have a reputation for being aggressive, hard-hitting attorneys.
Call us today at (908) 495-6708 or contact us. Your initial consultation will take place over the phone, and you can schedule an appointment at the Watchung, NJ, office or one of our other office locations across New Jersey.
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