Toms River Theft Defense Lawyers

Theft (2C:20-2) is referred to as larceny in some states. In New Jersey, it is a very common offense in New Jersey. The theft chapter of New Jersey's criminal code is broad as it covers everything from auto theft, to shoplifting to computer crimes. As a result, our Ocean County theft defense attorneys use a broad range of strategies to defend the charges against you.

For most theft crimes, the degree of the offense is based on the amount stolen. For items less than $200, it is a disorderly person's offense, $200 to $500 is a fourth degree felony, $500 to $75,000 is a third degree felony and over $75,000 is a second degree felony. Thus, our team of tough, smart attorneys not only attack the crime, but also the value of the items allegedly taken.

Theft Crimes in New Jersey

• Removal of Headstones and Other Markers from Gravesites, 2C:20-2.3
• Theft by Unlawful Taking or Disposition, 2C:20-3
• Theft of Movable Property, 2C:20-3a
• Theft of Immovable Property, 2C:20-3b
• Theft by Deception, 2C:20-4
• Theft by Extortion, 2C:20-5
• Theft of Property Lost, Mislaid, or Delivered by Mistake, 2C:20-6
• Receiving Stolen Property, 2C:20-7
• Fencing, 2C:20-7.1
• Possession of Altered Property, 2C:20-7.1a
• Dealing in Stolen Property, 2C:20-7.1b
• Theft of Services, 2C:20-8
• Theft of Public Utility Services, 2C:20-8
• Meter Tampering, 2C:20-8
• Theft by Failure to Make Required Disposition of Property Received, 2C:20-9
• Embezzlement, 2C:20-9
• Unlawful Taking of Means of Conveyance, 2C:20-10
• Joyriding, 2C:20-10c
• Shoplifting, 2C:20-11
• Possession of Antishoplifting Device or Countermeasure, 2C:20-11(f)
• Leader of an Organized Retail Theft Enterprise, 2C:20-11.2
• Theft of Library Materials, 2C:20-13
• Maintaining or Operating Premises for Sale of Stolen Automobiles, 2C:20-16
• Employment of Juvenile to Commit Automobile Theft, 2C:20-17
• Leader of Auto Theft Trafficking Network, 2C:20-18
• Computer Criminal Activity, 2C:20-25
• Computer Related Theft, 2C:20-25
• Disclosure of Data from Wrongful Access, 2C:20-31
• Copy or Alteration of Program or Software, 2C:20-33
• Prohibited Transactions involving Food Stamp Coupons, 2C:30-6
• Prohibited Transactions nvolving ATP Card, 2C:20-37
• Credit Card Theft, 2C:21-6(c)

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