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\uc808\ub3c4 \ud589\uc704\ub294 \uc2e4\ud589 \uc2dc\uc810\uc5d0 \uc774\ubbf8 \uc131\ub9bd: \uc808\ub3c4\uc8c4\ub294 \ubb3c\uac74\uc744 \ucde8\ud558\ub824\ub294 \uc758\ub3c4\ub97c \uac00\uc9c0\uace0 \uc18c\uc720\ud558\ub824 \ud55c \uc21c\uac04 \uc131\ub9bd\ud558\uba70, \uadf8 \uc774\ud6c4 \ub3cc\ub824\uc92c\ub2e4\uace0 \ud574\uc11c \ubc94\uc8c4\uac00 \uc0ac\ub77c\uc9c0\ub294 \uac83\uc740 \uc544\ub2d9\ub2c8\ub2e4.<\/p>\n
\uc808\ub3c4 \ubc94\uc8fc\uc758 \uad6c\ubd84 \ubc0f \ucc98\ubc8c \uc218\uc704<\/p>\n
\ub274\uc800\uc9c0 \ud615\ubc95(N.J.S.A. 2C:20-11)\uc5d0 \ub530\ub974\uba74, \uc808\ub3c4 \uae08\uc561\uc5d0 \ub530\ub77c \ub2e4\uc74c\uacfc \uac19\uc774 \ubd84\ub958\ub429\ub2c8\ub2e4:<\/p>\n
$200 \ubbf8\ub9cc: \uacbd\ubc94\uc8c4(disorderly persons offense) \u2014 \ube44\uad50\uc801 \uac00\ubcbc\uc6b4 \ubc94\uc8c4\uc9c0\ub9cc, \uc5ec\uc804\ud788 \ud615\uc0ac \uae30\ub85d\uc73c\ub85c \ub0a8\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4.<\/p>\n
$200~$500 \uc0ac\uc774: \uc81c4\uae09 \uc911\ubc94\uc8c4 (Fourth-degree crime)<\/p>\n
$500~$75,000 \uc0ac\uc774: \uc81c3\uae09 \uc911\ubc94\uc8c4 (Third-degree crime)<\/p>\n
$75,000 \ucd08\uacfc: \ub354 \ub192\uc740 \ub4f1\uae09\uc758 \uc911\ubc94\uc8c4 \uac00\ub2a5\uc131<\/p>\n
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\uae30\uc18c\ub098 \uc804\uacfc \uae30\ub85d\uc744 \ud53c\ud560 \ubc29\ubc95\uc740?<\/p>\n
\ucd08\ubc94\uc774\uac70\ub098 \ud53c\ud574 \uae08\uc561\uc774 \uc801\uc740 \uacbd\uc6b0, \ub2e4\uc74c\uacfc \uac19\uc740 \ubc95\uc801 \uc808\ucc28\ub97c \ud1b5\ud574 \uae30\uc18c\ub098 \uc804\uacfc \uae30\ub85d\uc744 \ud53c\ud560 \uc218 \uc788\ub294 \uac00\ub2a5\uc131\ub3c4 \uc874\uc7ac\ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4:<\/p>\n
\uc870\uac74\ubd80 \uae30\uc18c\uc720\uc608 (Conditional Dismissal Program)\ucd08\ubc94\uc5d0\uac8c \uc8fc\uc5b4\uc9c0\ub294 \uc81c\ub3c4\ub85c, \uc77c\uc815 \uae30\uac04 \ub3d9\uc548 \uac10\ub3c5\uc744 \ubc1b\uace0 \uc870\uac74\uc744 \uc774\ud589\ud558\uba74 \uc0ac\uac74\uc774 \ucde8\ud558\ub420 \uc218 \uc788\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4.<\/p>\n
\uc7ac\ud310 \uc804 \uac1c\uc785 \ud504\ub85c\uadf8\ub7a8 (Pretrial Intervention, PTI)\uc880 \ub354 \uc911\ub300\ud55c \ubc94\uc8c4\uc5d0 \ud574\ub2f9\ud558\ub294 \uacbd\uc6b0\uc5d0\ub3c4, \uc77c\uc815 \uc694\uac74\uc744 \ucda9\uc871\ud558\uba74 \uae30\uc18c\uac00 \ubcf4\ub958\ub418\uace0 \ucd5c\uc885\uc801\uc73c\ub85c \uae30\ub85d\uc5d0\uc11c \uc0ad\uc81c\ub420 \uc218 \uc788\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4.<\/p>\n
\ube44\uacf5\uc2dd \ud569\uc758\ub098 \ud611\uc0c1\uc77c\ubd80 \uc0ac\uac74\uc740 \ubcc0\ud638\uc778\uc774 \uac80\ucc30\uacfc \ud611\uc0c1\ud574 \uc815\uc2dd \uae30\uc18c \uc5c6\uc774 \uc885\uacb0\ub418\uac70\ub098 \uacbd\ubbf8\ud55c \ud610\uc758\ub85c \ub0ae\ucdb0\uc9c8 \uc218 \uc788\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4.<\/p>\n
\ubbfc\uc0ac \ubc30\uc0c1\uccad\uad6c\uc11c (Civil Demand Letter)\uc0c1\uc810\uc774 \ubbfc\uc0ac\uc801\uc73c\ub85c \uc77c\uc815 \uae08\uc561\uc744 \uc694\uad6c\ud560 \uc218 \uc788\uc73c\ub098, \uc774\ub97c \uc9c0\ubd88\ud558\ub354\ub77c\ub3c4 \ud615\uc0ac \ucc45\uc784\uc740 \uba74\uc81c\ub418\uc9c0 \uc54a\uc2b5\ub2c8\ub2e4.<\/p>\n
\ud604\uc7ac \uc808\ub3c4 \ubb38\uc81c\ub97c \uacaa\uace0 \uc788\ub2e4\uba74?<\/p>\n
\ubcf8\uc778\uc774\ub098 \uac00\uc871\uc774 \uc808\ub3c4 \ud610\uc758\ub85c \uacbd\ucc30 \uc870\uc0ac\ub97c \ubc1b\uc558\uac70\ub098 \ubc95\uc6d0 \ucd9c\uc11d\uc744 \uc55e\ub450\uace0 \uc788\ub2e4\uba74, \ub2e4\uc74c\uacfc \uac19\uc740 \uc870\uce58\ub97c \ucde8\ud574\uc57c \ud569\ub2c8\ub2e4:<\/p>\n
\ud615\uc0ac \uc804\ubb38 \ubcc0\ud638\uc0ac\uc5d0\uac8c \uc989\uc2dc \uc5f0\ub77d: \uc0ac\uac74\uc758 \uc2ec\uac01\uc131 \ubd84\uc11d \ubc0f \uc804\ub7b5 \uc218\ub9bd<\/p>\n
\uacbd\ucc30\uc774\ub098 \uc0c1\uc810 \uce21\uacfc \uc9c1\uc811 \ub300\ud654 \uae08\uc9c0: \ubaa8\ub4e0 \ubc1c\uc5b8\uc740 \ubc95\uc801 \uc99d\uac70\ub85c \ud65c\uc6a9\ub420 \uc218 \uc788\uc74c<\/p>\n
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Can You Still Be Prosecuted for Shoplifting in New Jersey After Paying for the Items?<\/p>\n
Legal Column | Criminal Defense | August 7, 2025<\/p>\n
Shoplifting is one of the most common criminal offenses in New Jersey\u2014but make no mistake, the law treats it very seriously. Many people believe that if they return the stolen items or pay for them, they can avoid prosecution. In reality, restitution or returning the items does not necessarily prevent you from being charged or ending up with a criminal record. This article outlines how shoplifting cases are handled in New Jersey and what steps you should take.<\/p>\n
1. Paying Back Doesn\u2019t Erase the Crime<\/p>\n
First and foremost, shoplifting is a criminal offense, which means it is prosecuted by the State (typically the County Prosecutor), not by the store. Even if the store decides to \u201cforgive\u201d the incident, once law enforcement is involved, the case may still proceed.<\/p>\n
For example, if someone is caught stealing a bottle of perfume and immediately returns it or offers to pay, the store may decline to press charges. However, if police were called, the prosecution can still move forward regardless of the store\u2019s position.<\/p>\n
2. Why Does the Law Work This Way?<\/p>\n
Many people ask: \u201cIf I returned the item and no harm was done, why am I still being charged?\u201d Here\u2019s why:<\/p>\n
To deter future crime: If the law allowed people to \u201ctry stealing and just return it if caught,\u201d it would encourage more theft.<\/p>\n
To protect public order: Theft harms not only store owners but also public trust and societal norms.<\/p>\n
Because the crime is complete upon the act of taking: Legally, the crime occurs the moment you try to take something without paying for it, not whether you paid afterward.<\/p>\n
3. Shoplifting Classifications and Penalties<\/p>\n
Under New Jersey law (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-11), the level of the offense depends on the value of the items stolen:<\/p>\n
Under $200: Disorderly persons offense (misdemeanor-level but still a criminal record)<\/p>\n
$200 to $500: Fourth-degree crime<\/p>\n
$500 to $75,000: Third-degree crime<\/p>\n
Over $75,000: May be charged as a second-degree crime or higher<\/p>\n
Even a minor charge can result in:<\/p>\n
Arrest or summons<\/p>\n
Mandatory court appearances<\/p>\n
A permanent criminal record<\/p>\n
Fines, probation, community service, or mandatory classes<\/p>\n
4. Is There Any Way to Avoid Prosecution or a Criminal Record?<\/p>\n
Yes\u2014especially for first-time offenders or low-value cases, there are programs that may help avoid a conviction:<\/p>\n
Conditional Dismissal Program: For first-time offenders, this program allows for supervision and dismissal of charges after successful completion.<\/p>\n
Pretrial Intervention Program (PTI): For more serious offenses, this allows a defendant to avoid prosecution upon meeting certain conditions.<\/p>\n
Informal resolutions or plea deals: Sometimes, an attorney can negotiate with the prosecutor for reduced or dropped charges.<\/p>\n
Civil Demand Letters: A store may request a civil payment separate from criminal prosecution. Paying this does not eliminate criminal liability.<\/p>\n
5. What Should You Do If You\u2019re Facing a Shoplifting Charge?<\/p>\n
If you or a loved one is under investigation or facing court for shoplifting, take these steps immediately:<\/p>\n
Contact a criminal defense attorney right away: A lawyer can assess the case and protect your rights.<\/p>\n
Do not speak to police or store staff on your own: Anything you say can be used against you.<\/p>\n
Gather documentation: Receipts, messages, or evidence of repayment can help mitigate consequences.<\/p>\n
Track your court dates carefully: Missing court can lead to a bench warrant or added penalties.<\/p>\n
6. Final Thoughts<\/p>\n
In short, returning stolen items or paying for them does not guarantee that charges will be dropped. Shoplifting is a criminal offense prosecuted by the government\u2014not by the store. However, if the case is minor or you\u2019re a first-time offender, there may be ways to avoid a record through the right legal process. The most important step is to seek professional legal help early so a single mistake doesn\u2019t become a lifelong burden.<\/p>\n
Disclaimer: This column is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For a consultation about your specific situation, call 201-461-0031 or email us at mail@songlawfirm.com. WeChat\/KakaoTalk: songlawfirm<\/p>\n
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