answered on Aug 9, 2016
depends on what the will says and who is the executor
tenant has not sent in lease by aug 1.
answered on Aug 9, 2016
Eviction: NON-PAYMENT OF RENT
If your tenant fails to pay and you want to evict the tenant, a Tenancy Summons plus an Eviction Complaint must be filed in the Superior Court's Special Civil Part, Tenancy Division. The court-filing fee is was increased to $50 plus mileage. Different... View More 
I called the police and they were arrested what else can I do. I don't want the kid to have a record I just want the behavior to stop.
answered on Aug 9, 2016
Police can forward to juvenile conference committee. In many states, the County Prosecutor's office of Family Court screens each complaint initially and makes the decision to divert the case or not. Diversion for many cases means removing them from court altogether and sending them for total... View More
The question is specifically meant with regard to repairs to the home that are not related to normal wear and tear - for example, if the property has termites, foundation issues, or needs a new roof before and at the time that the right to occupy was granted. Is it the responsibility of the estate... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2016
often depends on what the will says if a will granted life tenancy.
see
Life Estate: Who Pays What?
This article provides a simple overview of the responsibilities of a life tenant in regards to a life estate. The information contained herein should not be relied upon for... View More
Custody and child abuse issues came up in June. Returned to NJ to get my son. Had court about 6 times with father, we share custody. Issue not resolved future court dates pending. Can a sanction still be in place when I was no longer living in the state? It's been 5 months since I received... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2016
unclear what you mean by sanction. contact court asap
I'm charging for harassing phone calls and texts. She is getting divorced and I was told by her ex not to give her his new number. Now she is saying she is going to bring up everything she ever new about me that was bad in court. Can she do that?
answered on Aug 9, 2016
Under N.J.S.A. 2C:33-4, a person commits the offense of harassment if, "with purpose to harass" he:
a. Makes, or causes to be made, a communication or communications anonymously or at extremely inconvenient hours, or in offensively coarse language, or any other manner likely to... View More
Then later be handed a TRO and a summons sheet w a possible indictment?
answered on Aug 9, 2016
Read 2C:12-10 Stalking Definitions; stalking designated a crime; degrees.
1. a. As used in this act:
(1) "Course of conduct" means repeatedly maintaining a visual or physical proximity to a person; directly, indirectly, or through third parties, by any action, method,... View More
I was pulled over the other day and the officer let me off with a (verbal) warning, but me being the skeptical person that I am has me wondering what is stopping him from just entering it in as a ticket anyway. So I was wondering if you have to sign the ticket, and if not is there anywhere you can... View More
answered on Aug 9, 2016
you can contact the court if you are worried if a ticket was signed within 30 days
answered on Jul 25, 2016
Aggravated assault under paragraphs (1) and (6) of subsection b. of this section is a crime of the second degree; under paragraphs (2), (7), (9) and (10) of subsection b. of this section is a crime of the third degree; under paragraphs (3) and (4) of subsection b. of this section is a crime of the... View More
"that almost all appear to be time barred by the appicable Status of limitations" what recorse do I have at this time?
answered on Jul 25, 2016
3B:22-4 Limitation of time to present claims of creditors to personal representative; nine months
discharge of personal representative where claim is not duly presented before distribution.
3B:22-4 . Creditors of the decedent shall present their claims to the personal... View More
she was trying to pull the door open & when it hit, her me & her dads girlfriend started giggling. She got mad & threatened to f'n punch me in face and pushed me. I did not retaliate. I told her that she had 1 hr to remove her belongings if not I was going to call the police.... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2016
2C:12-1 Simple Assault & Aggravated assault
2C:12-1 . Assault. a. Simple assault. A person is guilty of assault if he:
(1) Attempts to cause or purposely, knowingly or recklessly causes bodily injury to another; or
(2) Negligently causes bodily injury to another... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2016
Some downgraded cases are ordered, or "remanded" back to the local municipal court for disposition.
The Prosecutor’s Office has broad discretion to determine the appropriate disposition for a complaint. The Prosecutor’s office may handle a criminal complaint in several... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2016
Licenses for non-citizens
RELATED LINKS
Foreign Visitors Driving in the U.S. [USA.gov]
Fact Sheet: Nonimmigrant student/exchange status F,M or J [pdf, US ICE]
If you are not a U.S. citizen and have recently moved to New Jersey, you must have temporary visa status and... View More
I need the specific legislative citation because debating going to Court.
answered on Jul 19, 2016
39:4-81 red light ticket not Observing Traffic Signals
39:4-81 Traffic signals, observance; rule at nonoperational signals.
39:4-81. a. The driver of every vehicle, the motorman of every street car and every pedestrian shall obey the instructions of any official traffic control... View More
When pulled over for a brake light out and the officer checks my license, when he sees a 5 year old arrest for possession, is that enough for him to use as reasonable suspicion? I've been harassed each time they run my licence and straight up being told my past means I am under constant... View More
answered on Jul 25, 2016
see recent case State v. Al-Sharif Scriven (A-11-15; 075682)
The trial court and Appellate Division properly
concluded that the motor-vehicle stop violated the
Federal and State Constitutions. The language of the
high-beam statute, N.J.S.A. 39:3-60, is unambiguous;... View More
What can i do yo protect myself without my parents finding out?
answered on Jul 19, 2016
Domestic Violence Victims Rights in NJ
The Family Judge Powers:
At the hearing the judge of the Family Part of the Chancery Division of the Superior Court may issue an order granting any or all of the following relief:
(1) An order restraining the defendant from... View More
She called sister for ride to retieve her things and her sister called police. I let them in building and when I stopped answering their questions they incarcerated me. Their was no TRO and Im on bail.
answered on Jun 28, 2016
2C:27-3. Threats and other improper influence in official and political matters
a. Offenses defined. A person commits an offense if he directly or indirectly:
(1) Threatens unlawful harm to any person with purpose to influence a decision, opinion, recommendation, vote or... View More
answered on Jun 28, 2016
2C:15-1. Robbery
a. Robbery defined. A person is guilty of robbery if, in the course of committing a theft, he:
(1) Inflicts bodily injury or uses force upon another; or
(2) Threatens another with or purposely puts him in fear of immediate bodily injury; or... View More
My dads assets. What can we do ?
answered on Jul 19, 2016
if no Will, hire attorney to file complaint and Order for you to become administrator of estate
answered on Jul 25, 2016
DEFENDING A JUVENILE DELINQUENCY CASE ABA
By: Kenneth A. Vercammen
Handling juvenile delinquency cases is becoming a sub-specialty that requires special knowledge of the juvenile justice system. Juvenile cases are difficult to handle for different reasons:
(1) The... View More
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