Questions Answered by H. Scott Aalsberg Esq.
Q: A married person passed away without a will and has surviving adult children. Does the surviving husband inherit all?
The couple bought a house in NJ while married and have adult children on their own before they were married.
The answer really depends on the assets such as if it was only a house, maybe? I suggest setting up a consultation with a lawyer if you need to know your rights.
Q: I fell at my university which is private, non profit and had a surgery in result of that and all surgery cost were payed
For by the school. Are they covered by charitable immunity act ?
Hey could be covered by the act, much more information would be needed to be now to answer your question
Q: I received a ticket for improper passing and a ticket for delaying traffic. I have a clean driving record
the office put my car type as BUS, when i have a SUV. Is there anyway i could get this dismissed because of the mistake and because i have a clean driving record, as well as i plan to do online defensive driver course to show alj
Unfortunately this will be considered a clerical error and will not lead to a dismissal in the majority of cases unless you had a trial and the cop insisted that you drove a bus. Your best bet is to hire a good lawyer to eliminate the points for you, most of us offer free in office consultations,... Read more »
Q: In NJ. Father did not name estranged son in will but did not disinherit. Is son entitled to a potion of estate?
The will names 2 of the 3 natural children. A copy of the will was sent to estranged son.
Maybe an attorney would need to read the will to tell you what you're entitled to
Q: hello, I would like to know if Section 39:4-56 - Delaying Traffic Prohibited has points?
For New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission purposes it has no points.
Q: Looking for lawyer on Middlesex county Nj for 3rd degree terroristic threat charge that I didn't do or say
My wife started receiving calls and texts saying I was cheating with this person for 2 week's straight all day and night from numerous numbers blocked numbers etc... so one day after work my wife, daughter and I took a ride somewhere and another text with my car in my parking lot at home came in... Read more »
Unfortunately nowadays when you file a complaint against someone they file generally file a cross-complaint against you. That's what appears to have happened here. That being said I am sure the police wanted some proof from this person to file the charges just like they wanted from you before... Read more »
Q: How long until the points get off my license
This is if I happen to plead guilty and just get this over with and this has to do with a careless driving statue in N.J
You lose 3 points a year if you stay violation free within that year. However insurance can keep those points on for 3 to 5 years. If you have a serious ticket that has more than 2 points definitely get a lawyer, it will save you more money than it will generally cost even for a good lawyer.
Q: I got a ticket for hindering - give false information. What would I be charged with in court?
The answer depends on the degree that you were charged with as it ranges from a 2nd degree crime to a possible disorderly persons offense. A lawyer would need to see your charges, but here are the different penalties you may face:
Second degree hindering apprehension: punishable by jail... Read more »
Q: I got a ticket in Nj that says failure to use headlights lighted lamps what does that mean?
When the officer initially pulled me he was surprised and kept flashing his light into my car and said he pulled me over for my back lights I was confused bc I have a 2019 jeep my lights are automatic everyones breaklights are so I switch the lighting just to see and ask how about now he said take... Read more »
Generally it means you had a light out either front or rear it does not matter
Q: How could we get this law changed to allow PWC to use The water of Cape May Canal as it is the only safe way To bay
The inlet to the ocean is dangerous for small boats.
Generally this is done by professional lobbyists.
Q: Can a 14 year old beat up a 10 year old
My brother is 14 and my friend is 10 and my brother wants to beat him up
No its called an assault and its a criminal offense.
Q: I have a signed one year residential lease with my tenant. He has only paid initial month and deposit. He did not have e
He did not have employment like he told me so he knew he would not have the rent when he signed. He has a history of bad debt, judgements for non payment, jail for check frauds, etc. Is there anything criminal for bad faith entering into the lease knowing he would not be paying?
Unfortunately you should have done a background check prior to giving the lease.
Q: Is it illegal to have no fog lights in newjersey ?
The answer could depend on whether your car came with them as original equipment.
Q: can a 19 year old press charges on his own father?
Yes you can but will it be smart if you live in his house. You always have to think of these things in the long-term not the short-term.
Q: My Son received a ticket for 39:8-1 on his parked vehicle on a township road. I thought the vehicle had to be operated ?
The day he received the ticket was the first day the new registration and plates were given to my son on the dealer purchased vehicle. The vehicle was picked up from the dealer the day before the ticket and was parked on our Township road. I thought he had several days in which to have it... Read more »
No the vehicle does not need to be operated to get a valid ticket.
Q: If my wife bites me and doesn’t let go and punch her to get her to go is that a petty disorderly person
Yes it would be simple assault. If charged get a lawyer.
Q: I received an improper use of divided highway violation for 2points. What will this due to my insurance?
I have had a clean license up till this point.
Generally it will increase your insurance but you need to ask your insurance carrier. If it increases your insurance like most people I suggest hiring a good lawyer.
Q: I got a ticket in new jersey for making a u-turn in an intersection, that did not have any posted signs.
The officer said that it is illegal in the entire state to make a u-turn in an intersection. Is this true? I checked up the law that was written on the ticket- it only mentions where prohibited, over double yellow lines or within 500 feet of turn.
Unfortunately the officer is right in NJ and he could have given you additional tickets. I suggest that if you want to fight the ticket and get the best results (at least eliminate the points) hire a good NJ lawyer, most of us offer free in office consultations.
Q: Cop put on ticket that vehicle was commercial vehicle, even though the vehicle was not
I got a speeding ticket and reckless driving ticket in a company vehicle. The cop put that I was unlawfully driving a commercial vehicle on my ticket even though our company vehicles are not commercial. Our gross weight of the van is 5,000 pounds and it holds less than 16 people (5 at most) and no... Read more »
It wouldn't matter whether your driving a commercial vehicle or a personal vehicle as the offense penalties are the same regarding these offenses. It would only matter if the offense was for only commercial vehicles such as overweight truck, driving on a road limited to a certain weight etc.... Read more »
Q: I got ticketed for parking my car in the wrong direction, but it says “parking within 50ft of a stop sign.” Can I appeal
My car is fully packed with stuff for my dorm room
Sure, but your chances of winning without a lawyer are small and a lawyer would be price prohibitive.
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