A person is guilty of theft if he knowingly receives or brings into New Jersey movable property of another knowing that it has been stolen, or believing that it is probably stolen. It is a defense if the property was received with the purpose of restoring it to the owner. “Receiving” means acquiring possession, control or title, or lending on the security of the property.
Knowledge or belief is presumed for a person who does at least one of the following:
- Is found in possession or control of two or more items of property stolen on two or more separate occasions.
- Has received stolen property in another transaction within the year preceding the transaction charged.
- Is in the business of buying or selling property of the sort received and acquires the property without having ascertained by reasonable inquiry that the person from whom he obtained it had a legal right to possess and dispose of it.
- Is found in possession of two or more defaced access devices.
Theft of Movable Property (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-3(a))
A person is guilty of theft if he unlawfully takes, or exercises unlawful contro
Theft by Deception (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-4)
A person is guilty of theft if he purposely obtains property of another by decep
Simple Assault (N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1A)
A person may be charged with simple assault if he or she does one of the followi
Shoplifting (N.J.S.A. 2C:20-11)
In the State of New Jersey, shoplifting is a criminal offense that can result in
Prescription Legend Drug Violations (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10.5)
In New Jersey, it is illegal to possess or distribute prescription drugs and cer
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia (N.J.S.A. 2C:36-2)
Possession of drug paraphernalia is a common charge in New Jersey. Police often
Possession of Certain Prescription Drugs (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-24)
It is illegal to carry any controlled dangerous substance (CDS) in anything othe
Possessing False Documents and Fake I.D. (N.J.S.A. 2C:21-2.1(d))
Under New Jersey law, knowingly possessing a document or other writing which fal
Marijuana Possession (N.J.S.A. 2C:35-10(a)(4))
In New Jersey, marijuana possession is a disorderly persons offense. A prosecuto
Inhaling or Possessing Toxic Chemicals (N.J.S.A 2C:35-10.4)
A person commits a disorderly persons offense if the person: Inhales the fume
Discarding Hypodermic Needle or Syringe (N.J.S.A. 2C:36-6.1)
A person commits a petty disorderly persons offense if: The person discards, in
Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS) (N.J.S.A 2C:35-10(b))
Being under the influence of a controlled dangerous substance (CDS) for a purpos
