According to the Passaic County Prosecutor’s Office, a woman was arrested for targeting elderly people in a telephone scam. On Wednesday, police arrested 40 year-old Greisy Breton of Cherry Hill. Breton allegedly contacted victims via telephone and told the victims that a relative was in trouble and needed bail money for release from jail. Breton is accused in one instance, of persuading a senior citizen in Texas to wire $6,200 into a bank account in Paterson controlled by Breton. Breton was arrested and charged with third-degree theft. She was released pending a court hearing on June 12, 2019. Click here to read more at www.patersontimes.com.
The state of New Jersey takes theft charges seriously and penalties can be severe.
A crime of the Second Degree is punishable by a term of incarceration between 5 and 10 years in New Jersey State Prison;
Theft constitutes a crime of the Third Degree punishable by a term of incarceration between 3 and 5 years in New Jersey State Prison if:
- The amount involved exceeds $500 but is less than $75,000;
- The property stolen is a firearm, motor vehicle, vessel, boat, horse, domestic companion animal or airplane;
- The property stolen is a CDS and the amount involved is less than $75,000 or is undetermined and the quantity is one kilogram or less;
- It is from the person of the victim; or
- The property stolen is a New Jersey Prescription Blank.
A crime of the Fourth Degree is punishable by a term of incarceration up to 18 months in New Jersey State Prison (if the amount involved is at least $200 by does not exceed $500.)
Otherwise, theft constitutes a Disorderly Persons Offense punishable by a term of incarceration up to 6 months in the county jail.
If you find yourself in the situation that you are charged with theft, you should contact an attorney immediately, especially because your freedom is at stake. Former Morris County Prosecutor, Alissa D. Hascup is skilled and experienced at defending individuals charged with theft throughout the state of New Jersey in towns like Wayne, Clifton, and Totowa. She is committed to ensuring your rights are protected in court. Contact her office for a free consultation about your case. She is available 24/7 at 862-257-1200.
