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answered on Apr 9, 2017
I am assuming you are referring to a criminal case. But it is not clear whether you are dealing with an indictable criminal offense or disorderly persons offense in the municipal court system. Generally speaking, you will not be assigned a public defender until you get to an arraignment. When the... View More 
answered on Mar 23, 2017
Once the case is concluded by plea, dismissal or conviction, the bail will be refunded to the person who posted it.
I want to take card of it now because I need my license for my job. If the cop is now retired is there any chance of my case being dismissed?
answered on Mar 23, 2017
There is quite assuredly a warrant for contempt of court. That needs to be addressed. If thee State has a problem proving charges a dismissal is possible. But the prosecutors office will be very hesitant to dismiss unless it has absolutely no choice.
answered on Mar 22, 2017
Start with a criminal record. That could make it more difficult to find work, loans, housing. A criminal charge could be sustained for a 3rd degree offense at that rate with 3-5 years incarceration. If less than 18 years old he could be deemed a delinquent and remanded until he reaches majority.... View More
Hi, We are at the precinct right now because my cousin was chraged with domestic violence. According to the police officer, my cousin's girlfriend came over at the precinct and filed a domestic violence case. We were invited to the precinct for questioning. I'm ouside the office right now... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2017
He is going to be taken to the county jail until a detention hearing can be held. You need to retain counsel to defend him at the detention hearing so he can be released and defend him in the criminal case. There are some courts which are detaining until the first court date, which can be 30... View More
can the courts call 3 phone numbers i provide, his mom sister and friend he claims he lives with, can they make those calls to explain there is a warrant so he leaves me alone????
how can we make sure he gets in trouble for breaking the order - i had proof and thought the police would resolve this - he still calls on strange numbers?
answered on Mar 15, 2017
There is a warrant, so he is not only in trouble, he is facing a criminal charge. The only way out of this is if he was not served with the TRO.
I did not go to driving school. I moved abroad soon after the DUI, so I never recovered the license. I now live in NY. I understand I could apply for a license without issues if the DUI was over 10 years ago. Is that true?
answered on Mar 12, 2017
You posted in the NJ forum, but the answer is universal. You cannot obtain a license anywhere is you are suspended in CA. You must restore there first.
I would like to know why is he still locked in JDC if he's not going to jail?
answered on Feb 25, 2017
That means that he is not going to adult jail. That doesn't mean he's going home. How long he will be held depends on his age.
answered on Feb 24, 2017
Possibly. Immigration law is evolving quickly. Speak with an immigration attorney.
answered on Feb 21, 2017
Under the 4th amendment, you are protected from unreasonable stops or searches. Unless there is reasonable suspicion that you have violated the traffic code or committed a crime, the police may not pull you over. There are exceptions to that like checkpoint stops, that have there own riules. But... View More
Would this be considered a crime? I recently signed into my college wi-fi using my own credentials to redirect internet traffic through my laptop.
This enabled me to view both student and professor login credentials
Three days laterr, I was questioned by the school police, arrested... View More
answered on Feb 12, 2017
A great deal more information is needed and you should have an in person consultation to go over all of those questions. If you have been charged, then obviously it is being considered a crime. Could it affect your immigration status, yes absolutely. But I am confused about your facing trial.... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2017
It does not sound like your charges have been dismissed. It sounds like you are facing a transfer to municipal court and your drug charges are being treated as disorderly persons offenses.
Charged with a dui what kind of penalties is he facing and what can a lawyer do for him in this case and roughly whats the price for a lawyer
answered on Feb 5, 2017
He faces a mandatory 6 months in jail for a third DWI. The prior two offenses from out of state will count. With jail on the line, the question should not be over money. Rather look for an attorney that specializes i. Third offense charges.
The appellate division remaned my case due to an error by the judge of improper swearing in and not proving the second prong. I choose not to go through another trial and informed the court I was not going to attend, just to much stress and fear for me. The order was lifted but know I am being... View More
In court if police officers work in this court and come in to apartment without warrant of arrest or search(municipal court) base on the phone call (false accusation of the neighbor that a child was calling for help - it is explained in the police report that the child was not at home only with... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2017
Can lawyer only appear and defendent write the statement or testify over phone?
No. You must personally appear or a warrant for your arrest will be issued.
And why municipal court want to testimony to be at close door and only police officers present and defendant not a neighbor... View More
I have been a teacher for the last 2 years in NJ and received my standard certification less than a year ago. I was also a paraprofessional for 5 years prior. I got my DUI just about 6 years ago and has never come up on these forms prior. I am wondering can they take away certifications already... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2017
This is a question specific to education employment and you should speak to an employment with an education lawyer. Brian Cige in Somerville is someone I recommend. A DWI is a traffic offense and is not criminal.
answered on Feb 2, 2017
Retain counsel. Have a consultation and craft a strategy that fits your case.
answered on Jan 27, 2017
On the first you are looking at up to 12 months suspension. Not likely that you will go to jail for that one. Though I know nothing about that case.
For the second offense, jail is a real possibility as well as a mandatory 2 year suspension. If you are a CDL license holder you will loose... View More
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