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The fines for a shoplifting conviction are as follows: up to $1,000 for disorderly persons shoplifting, up to $10,000 for fourth-degree shoplifting, up to $15,000 for third-degree shoplifting and up to $150,000 for second-degree shoplifting.
Theft constitutes a crime of the third degree if the value of the property or services involved is more than $500 but less than $75,000 or if the stolen property is: a firearm, motor vehicle, vessel, boat, horse, domestic companion animal, or airplane.
What Theft Amount is a Felony? For a felony theft offense in NJ, the state will have to prove that the value of the item taken is greater than $200. Essentially, taking an item worth $201 will subject you to a fourth degree felony theft charge, up to 18 months in state prison, and up to $10,000 fine.
Yes, a defendant can commit the crime of shoplifting without actually leaving the store. All he needs to is to move the property and exercise control over it in a way that is inconsistent with the shop owner's reasonable expectations as to how shoppers will handle merchandise.
Felonies in New Jersey Most people recognize the term felony these are typically very serious crimes such as burglary, murder, or assault.
An owner has the legal right to use force in detaining an alleged shoplifter. The shopkeeper's privilege allows a store owner to use a reasonable amount of nondeadly force on the detainee that is necessary to: protect himself, and. prevent the escape from store property of the particular person being detained.
Employees Can't Stop Group Shoplifters Due to Store Policies Retail employees who intervene in shoplifting face attacks from shoplifters and disciplinary action from their employers. Some stores do not allow security guards to intervene, even when they see people blatantly stealing.
Theft of at least $200 and not more than $500 constitutes a crime of the fourth degree (felony). Theft of property or services valued more than $500 but less than $75,000 is a crime of the third degree (felony). Theft of property worth $75,000 dollars or more is a crime of the second degree (felony).
The penalties for a third-degree theft in New Jersey may be either imprisonment for between 3 and 5 years, a fine of up to $15,000, and/or a felony conviction on your criminal record.
Theft is a crime of the fourth degree in New Jersey if the value of the property or services involved is at least $200 but not more than $500. Fourth-degree theft carries penalties of up to 18 months' incarceration and a $10,000 fine.