Daily Archives: February 1, 2010

Theft charges for stolen wallet dismissed

My client had allegedly stolen a wallet at a party and was later caught by the police.  I thought this case would be a little tough, but I was able to get the criminal charges dismissed in exchange for payment of a small fine.

Neptune plumber accused in thefts

Richard Burgess Jr., has been charged with one count each of third-degree theft and fourth-degree theft, as well as a disorderly persons offense for theft.  Police allege that Burgess worked for a local plumbing business and that while performing work at customers’ houses, he stole jewelry from multiple victims. 

Story is here.