It is severe enough that you could have a criminal conviction and loose your driving privileges for 2 years. As a first offender you most likely will not go to jail. But once on probation many get violated and do end up with worse sanctions. So I would recommend you be represented by a lawyer.

No. And its not normal for the police to want to meet with you at at all without a lawyer.

You will need to retain experienced counsel who will review the facts of the case and proceed in advocating your case to the County prosecutor. There is no guarantee. But with lout counsel it’s not just going to happen.

You have the right to be represented. But you will have to hire a private attorney.

You do not need to attend unless you are under arrest. You should not go without a lawyer.

You are facing a criminal record and possibly loosing your license for 2 years. The prosecutor could decide to drop the charge based on card or reasonably say that you did not have it when you were arrested and continue to prosecute you. With no legal knowledge you are putting yourself at risk... View More

You need to retain a private criminal defense lawyer, particularly one who is experienced with domestic violence matters. Prosecutors are very reluctant to dismiss a DV case due to fear of being accused as soft on DV. A second degree charge involves a presumption of incarceration for 5+ years.... View More

You do not say whether you are plaintiff or defendant. Mr. Boyer has given you a detailed and well stated explanation why proceeding on your own could effect what happens in court.

You should immediately contact the police.

Prosecutors office determined it should be downgraded to disorderly person offense.

There is case law that the cart needs to be capable of operation. So a possible defense. But there is an inference from the fact that the car was on the shoulder that you had operated before it ran out of gas.

Anyone can do anything. But that does not mean its valid. First of all, a lawyer does not press charges. Charges are in the name of The People of the State of New Jersey. Not the lawyer. In my view, a text from a lawyer is not legitimate way to contact. Knowing some more about the facts would... View More

Yes you should always retain a lawyer when facing a criminal charge. If you are undocumented, the stakes are even higher. There have been stories about ICE showing up to courts. I cannot predict if you will have issues if this is a first offense. I would retain a criminal lawyer and recommend... View More

She can be charged if there was probable cause can be charged. If you have information that can form a defense hire a lawyer to advocate on her behalf.

We are not permitted to solicit business on this site. So you need to look around and contact lawyers that interest you. Many cases are filed and a great many are shams. My firm recently represented a Giant's player who was accused of domestic violence and we were able to have the TRO... View More

There is nothing to prevent a person of majority from seeking either a TRO or FRO against a family member.

There are constraints which can result in motion practice, a judicial order and dismissal if the order is not obeyed. But it depends on why they have not been produced.

There are many angles to this. Would need to know more about the facts and your background. But yes this will show up on criminal background and you would be wise to hire a lawyer and do everything you can do to keep it off record.

No.

Its difficult to respond because I am not sure what the question is. Were you arrested? For what? Who searched you? What did they do? What did they find? What does the guest and the fight have to do with the police? Why were the police there? Was it in a car? Home? In Public? Additional... View More