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Multiple Arrests Made for Alleged Holiday Thefts

By Lependorf & Silverstein

Clarkstown police arrested nine people in eight separate incidents over the Thanksgiving holiday. According to a news report, the many charges, filed between the days of November 24 and November 27, 2010, include petty larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and possession of burglary tools. Each year New Jersey police increase their efforts to crack down on thefts by assigning extra police officers in major shopping areas. While it is important to stop illegal activity such as shoplifting and larceny, it is also important to make sure that the rights of New Jersey consumers are protected. When police are specifically looking for signs of possible criminal activity, there is an increased chance of wrongful arrests. Many cases involving minor crimes such as petty larceny are wrongfully charged; however, the consequences of a conviction can still be devastating...continue to full post

Full post as published by New Jersey Criminal Defense Blog on December 23, 2010 (boomark / email).