go to jail for stealing from a store? I'm from new jersey. Any information can help.
2007-12-29 09:53:04 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
For simple shoplifting, first offense, no.
You will probably get probation, a fine, and have to pay restitution to the store.
However, if it can be proved that you went into the store with the intent to steal, it becomes a burglary. There is a small chance that you may serve time in juvenile hall even with a first offense, depending on the judge.
2008-01-02 05:30:12 · answer #1 · answered by CGIV76 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well I live in CA, but i am assuming it is all pretty similar. if you steal over $400 worth of stuff its a felony and you will likely go to Juvenile Hall for a short time.
If you steal small stuff under 400, you will be charged with a mistamenor and fined, and it will be on your record forever, and probably not put in jail.
2007-12-29 10:01:37 · answer #2 · answered by ERIC B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is 16 an adult in NJ or a juvi?
Yes, he may go to jail or may just be issued a citation for the shoplifting. it depends on the value of the stolen item and the criminal history of the suspect. if he'd done it before, then the charge enchances automatically, its called the habitual offender.
Here is a site that tells you how much time/penalty could be applied
http://crimeprevention.rutgers.edu/crime/shoplifting/njlaws.htm
and here is another site that tells you about NJ shoplifting laws too..
http://www.njlaws.com/shoplifting.htm
2007-12-29 10:30:11 · answer #3 · answered by Police Officer 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well your supposed to be 18 before you go to jail otherwise you would probably just go to Juvy! You could still go to jail though , it's just not likely. But why would you want to steal anyway!!!
2007-12-29 10:01:29 · answer #4 · answered by Texas Chic 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I know in Florida you can and most likely WILL be arrested and possibly sent to Juvy but as for a jail sentence probably not, probably just probation unless it was big or you attacked someone while stealing it
2007-12-29 10:01:16 · answer #5 · answered by lord_gerrard 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-20 08:03:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on how much was taken,if the store wants to prosecute,first time and so much more. You may just be turned over to your parents....sometimes its safer to go to jail,then home... with really ticked off parents!
2007-12-29 10:57:48 · answer #7 · answered by 2Bad4U 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Possible, but not likely.
If you stole enough, you could be waived into adult court, or sent to a juvenile detention center.
This would probably only happen when the juvenile has an extensive record.
2007-12-29 10:01:06 · answer #8 · answered by trooper3316 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
if its from like a little bussiness u cant get into that much trouble, but if its something big like from a best buy or walmat they can either take u to jail or depending on the thing u stole they might leave u with ur parents
2007-12-29 10:01:39 · answer #9 · answered by yup yup 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
can go to juvenile detention.(if over 14 can be waived by chancery to higher court)
the amount or value of item(s) stolen will decide how severe the crime.
theft of electronic devices can add up fast to a $250 limit.
2007-12-29 10:23:36 · answer #10 · answered by ahsoasho2u2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋