Union County Criminal Lawyers: Credit Card Offense
There are a wide variety of crimes in Union County to which credit cards may be associated. The most prevalent of the charges is credit card theft which basically involves stealing cards. The second pedigree of offense is known as credit card fraud and entails two different scenarios: (1) providing false information to obtain a credit card; or (2) the unauthorized use of credit cards. The third and final variety of this offense is credit card forgery, stated another way, counterfeiting credit cards. The attorneys at our firm, the Law Offices of Jonathan F. Marshall, have been handling every type of credit card case for decades. Jonathan Marshall is a former prosecutor with almost 20 years of defense experience. Thomas V. Campo is also a former County and municipal prosecutor with over 15 years in practice. Our most experienced lawyer on staff, Colin Bonus, has been defending individuals for almost 30 years. We believe our compliment of experience is second to none in Union County and we would welcome the opportunity to speak to you about a charge alleging credit card theft, credit card fraud or credit card forgery. Do not hesitate to give us a call anytime 24/7 at 1-877-450-8301 to speak to an attorney or to arrange an appointment at our Union County law office. We also hope you find the information regarding the New Jersey credit card law that follows of assistance.
New Jersey Credit Card Law – N.J.S.A. 2C:21-6. As stated, there are essentially three forms of credit card charges set forth under NJ law. We will explain each regulation individually.
- Credit Card Theft: section 2C:21-6(c) provides that it shall constitute a “theft” for someone to take a credit card without consent, to take a card that is mislaid or mistakenly delivered, or to buy a credit card from someone other than the issuer.
- Credit Card Fraud: it is “fraud” to provide false or misleading information to obtain a credit card in accordance with N.J.S.A. 2C:21-6(b). Section 2C:21-6(d) of the statute also renders it fraudulent to misrepresent ones identity as that of the true cardholder.
- Credit Card Forgery: it is a crime to counterfeit, alter, or use a credit card that is forged, revoked or expired under N.J.S.A. 2C:21-6(d).
If you would like to learn more about the Credit Card law in NJ or are seeking representation, one of our lawyers is available to assist you.
