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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: Is your employer allowed to drug test you based on an anonymous phone tip?
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answered on Jun 16, 2018

Employer is not a government unless you work for government so privacy rights are diff. as they concern private employers. Do you have a contract with your employer? Check what it says about this situation. No? Contact an employment attorney bc this section deals with government violating... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for New Jersey on
Q: Are drivers convicted of DUI also convicted of child abuse if a minor was in the car?
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answered on Jun 14, 2018

Yes that is correct, there are numerous other offenses that range from disorderly persons all the way up to second degree indictable crimes that this could be charged depending on the case. Endangering welfare of a child is what it's usually called.

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3 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: can i get my license again having 15 year old tickets on record?

i have some 15 year old parking tickets and a driving without a license ticket. at the time i was young and stupid. the parking violations were from the street sweeper.

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answered on Jun 14, 2018

Contact the courts where the tickets were issued to resolve the matter and you'll be eligible to get restored. Be careful driving without license ticket it may preclude you from getting a license for six months. For that you'd need a lawyer.

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Q: My daughter was pulled over the police searched her car and found a tiny bag that contained crack .

She let someone use her car . I know everyone says it’s not mine but it truly wasn’t hers. They did arrest her. She has never been in trouble with drugs before. She told me they didn’t read her rights to her. What can happen. Is it possible for this to be thrown out? Very worried!

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answered on Jun 13, 2018

It won't be thrown out for not reading her rights. It may be thrown out with help of an attorney who would file a motion to suppress the search and seizure on her behalf. If the car is hers and she's only one in it your defense of no knowledge therefore no possession will likely fail.... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: How long does prosecution have to prosecute a Nj 35:C-10? Charged in 2016 and just now receiving court date.
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answered on Jun 12, 2018

There's no such charge as c-10. Did they just charge you now or in 2016? if 2016 why did it take so long to get court date is it because there was warrant? too many questions need to be answered to answer your question. Anyway, generally speedy trial rights are triggered after about a year or so.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for New Jersey on
Q: Can I ask for testimonial accommodations? Should I inform the prosecutor that the office missed some of my statement?

My children's father was charged with simple assault. I received a letter for court on June 27. During this incident, my children's father pushed and slapped me in front of our son, Our son is 2 years old. The police officer that did my report only wrote that he slapped me. When I tried... View More

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answered on Jun 10, 2018

Yes. You should let the prosecutor know ahead of time all your feelings, problems and concerns and they'll tell you if they can help you with any of them.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for New Jersey on
Q: Will the court think I am recanting my statement?

When I was writing my victim impact statement I printed out both the draft and the final copy. I noticed that I submitted the draft instead of my final copy. I was in such a rush to deliver it then make my way to pick up my son that I didn't know notice I picked up the wrong one.

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answered on Jun 10, 2018

Just explain the discrepancy. But truthfully it depends on how wide the discrepancy is between the two statements.

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3 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law and Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: My friend is currently incarcerated he’s released date is next year but he is undocumented so will he be deported?

He wAs born in 1992, incarcerated in 2013, release in 2019, got GED in prison, working in trades in prison, good behavior.

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answered on Jun 7, 2018

If you're looking to get him out of prison now you have to file post conviction relief (PCR). That costs alot and there's no guarantee of success in fact majority PCR applications get denied. If you're talking about what happens next year then you have to speak with an immigration... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: Nj probationary period ends june 19 but i have traffic court after that date will that effect my upgrade ?
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answered on Jun 6, 2018

I agree with Mr. Aalsberg. Also, you should know that motor vehicle counts everything from day of offense not day of court.

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Q: Can I get a ticket in the mail for an "inoperable" turn signal with no picture to identify the car & no driver ID'd?

Ticket came from a NJ city 45 miles away from the mechanic shop having possession of the car on the date and at the time (1:00 a.m.) of the alleged offense. The shop owners deny having the car at the place/time in question & have documented this in writing for me. Aside from this alibi, the... View More

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answered on Jun 6, 2018

The police have thirty days to mail you the tickets otherwise it's outside statute of limitations.

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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Small Claims for New Jersey on
Q: He used Valtrex but never told me he had herpes.

I have proof of his prescriptions and him denying it in text message. But prosecutor said they can't order a blood test. I feel like I've lost.

So how do I tell him for the future is a felony and you have to reveal it.

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answered on Jun 3, 2018

You can talk to him, call him, email him or write him by regular mail and/or certified mail return receipt request.

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Q: My son was chased down by a man and I want to file harassment charges on him. What is the code to write on the ticket?
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answered on Jun 3, 2018

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Q: My mother in law went away over night and set the alarm on house to away so I cant leave open doors or windows
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answered on Jun 3, 2018

If worst that can happen to you is that the alarm will go off then leave the house and when the police arrive explain what happened.

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Q: My mother in law left for the weekend and locked me in the house cant open windows or doors or alarm what to do
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answered on Jun 3, 2018

If you're old enough to be married then contact your local police department to set you free by phone or internet. Good luck.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law and Child Custody for New Jersey on
Q: Are there any strong laws to prevent Parental Alienation and what is the legal recourse to counter it in the U.S. ?

My wife and her parents virtually abducted my minor daughters into Edison, New Jersey 3 months ago, against children's wishes, and blocked all communication access for me with the children. I live outside the U.S. now. As a victim of parental alienation, what legal recourse can I take to... View More

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answered on Jun 3, 2018

There is no doubt you will need an attorney in New Jersey to file papers for you to protect your rights. This is a common thing but very complicated and difficult to navigate even if you were here but being abroad makes it virtually impossible for you to get anything done without an experienced... View More

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I was parked on a side street. A no parking sign was posted about 12 feet high, on a UTILITY POLE! Is this legal?

The sign said no parking Friday 6pm to Sunday 6pm. I honestly never saw it, but saw the ticket on my windshield when I left. My car and the entire street worth of cars had these tickets. You could tell the township hung these on the utility poles, only in the summer, to decrease the parking... View More

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answered on Jun 3, 2018

It is unlikely that the Judge will dismiss your case based on the argument you raised. If I was you I would first check with the parking authorities in your town to see if the sign is legal and complies with local ordinance. You can find the ordinances online on the official town website. Only... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in DUI / DWI for New Jersey on
Q: I was pulled over for a dui. When taking samples there was no clear recording. Can this be used against me?
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answered on Jun 3, 2018

Yes but if you have medical condition that didn't allow you to submit necessary volume for required period of time it may help as a defense in your case.

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2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: Judge told me I would be reimbursed $500 paid in fines upon completion of rehab. Completed rehab but clerk says no.

Hawthorne. Paraphernalia charge. Court ordered rehab and probation. I completed a rehab program and probation. Clerk says since I paid the $500 up front I cannot get it back, but the judge told me upon sentencing when I first appeared in court to pay it and I would be reimbursed after I completed... View More

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answered on Jun 3, 2018

Judge can waive the dedre penalty in drug cases which are $500 if person goes to rehab or is indigent so order the transcript and if he indeed said that then show it to the court and get your money back. Good luck.

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2 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: How many tickets can I get before my license is suspended?
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answered on Jun 3, 2018

12 points. So if you have speeding 100/65 and reckless and careless on your record all within a year then motor vehicle will suspend your license because reckless is 5 pts speedings more than 29 mph over the limit is five and careless is two.

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1 Answer | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Criminal Law, Family Law and Sexual Harassment for New Jersey on
Q: In the state of New Jersey, will a 22 year old boy go to jail for getting a 17 year old female pregnant?

And if she gets pregnant, can both of them get married without parental consent?

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answered on Jun 1, 2018

No he won't but will require to pay child support. But get confirmation the child is yours because there been cases where alleged dad paid child support to later find out baby wasn't his.

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