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Can an Attorney Help Me Get Into PTI for a Third or Fourth Degree Shoplifting Charge?
Yes. PTI is available to eligible first-time defendants charged with third- or fourth-degree shoplifting. Instead of prosecution, PTI places you under supervision for a set period, often with conditions such as community service, restitution, fees, and staying out of trouble. Successful completion results in dismissal of the charges without a criminal conviction.
A lawyer helps present the strongest possible application by showing your background, employment, education, family responsibilities, lack of prior record, and the circumstances of the allegation.
Matthew Cohan and his team have experience seeking PTI for eligible New Jersey shoplifting defendants and addressing the concerns prosecutors raise during the application process.
Yes, when the circumstances support both claims. Workers’ compensation covers eligible workplace injury benefits, while a separate claim against a responsible third party seeks additional damages, including pain and suffering. The Law Offices of Matthew Cohan evaluates both options, identifies potentially responsible parties, and addresses workers’ compensation liens as part of the recovery process.
Learn moreYes. New York’s definition includes an unloaded firearm when the same person also possesses ammunition suitable for firing it. The ammunition does not have to sit inside the gun. Matthew Cohan and his team examine the firearm, ammunition, and evidence connecting each to you when assessing the basis for a loaded-firearm charge.
Learn moreYes. Speak with a criminal defense lawyer before answering investigative questions, providing records, or agreeing to a search. An explanation intended to resolve a misunderstanding might harm your defense. Matthew Cohan and his team handle theft investigations, communicate with investigators, and help preserve evidence supporting your account.
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Every case is unique. The best way to get answers specific to your situation is to speak directly with an attorney.
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