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I have been charged with possession of CDS, distribution, wandering, and possession on school grounds. However, nothing was found on me. During the process, the city police confiscated my girlfriend's car and executed a warrant to search my mother's home, but nothing was found at either... View More 
answered on Apr 12, 2025
You need to do the only thing you can do when you are charged with a crime: hire a lawyer. The State feels its so important that you have a lawyer they will even pay for one for you, called the public defender if you make 125% or less of the poverty level. If you can afford a lawyer set up one... View More
I am inquiring about the process of obtaining Letters of Administration for an estate in New Jersey, valued at over $5 million. The heirs, three siblings, agree to appoint one of them as the Administrator. Can this be done pro se, or is it necessary to have an attorney represent us?
answered on Apr 10, 2025
An administrator is appointed by the probate court / surrogates office based on who is the Executor of the Will. You don't pick one. If no will exists and you have 5 million dollar estate you have a gigantic problem. Either way you should have a lawyer.
I have received a lawsuit against me and my partnership LLC in New Jersey. The lawsuit involves my previous employment with a company registered in New Jersey, while I was physically working in a subsidiary in a foreign country. The accusations are related to damage to business and engaging in a... View More
answered on Apr 1, 2025
A lawyer would need to review the documents before giving you an specific answer, that being said the terms of service here don't allow us anyway to give specific legal advise to your situation. What I will say is if you are in violation of an agreement that you are a party to, the other party... View More
I received a speeding ticket for driving 84 mph in a 50 mph zone, along with a reckless driving ticket. I want to plead guilty to the speeding charge, but I believe the reckless charge is unnecessary. This is my first offense, and I have no history of past tickets. My court date is in the first... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2025
The consequences are the same whether or not you have a past traffic ticket unless you have a second offense for reckless driving. Reckless driving is one of the few offenses with distinct penalties for first and second offenses. A good lawyer can definitely help you reduce or eliminate the... View More
I am being charged with domestic violence after a dispute with my fiancé that escalated, and I am not entirely sure of the exact charges. There was one witness to the incident, and there have been previous instances where the police were called due to my fiancé acting out of control. My fiancé... View More
answered on Mar 24, 2025
The witness really complicates things, but the best way to make sure he gets the best result is to make sure both of you have attorneys. I know you may say only he needs an attorney but this is a false premise, as many people think the prosecutor represents the victim but they don't. The... View More
I unintentionally made an improper turn because I didn't see the sign while driving with my CDL license. There were some minor incidents involved. I haven't appealed the $86 fine yet, but I'm hoping to reduce it. This occurred in New Jersey. What steps can I take to contest the fine... View More
answered on Mar 17, 2025
You can contest a ticket two ways. 1) Do it yourself: Call the court and tell them you would like to plead not guilty and wish to have a trial or 2) you can hire a lawyer to do this for you and your lawyer will conduct the trial with you in your presence at court. Remember a good lawyer knows... View More
I have a Commercial Driver's License (CDL), and I'm worried about the consequences of a fine I received for an improper right or left turn under section 39:4-123. I unintentionally made the turn because I didn't see the sign. Is there a possibility of reducing or lowering the fine?
answered on Mar 17, 2025
I would not worry about the fine its pennies compared to the cost of the 3 points on your CDL license that this ticket would give you. I would suggest hiring a good lawyer to try to eliminate those points. Most of us traffic ticket lawyers offer a free in office consultation, google one of us and... View More
I signed a one-page dental contract with a dentist two weeks ago for extensive work costing thousands to repair one tooth, but I've changed my mind about proceeding. The contract had no stipulations, exit, or cancellation terms. I've made no payments so far. Can the dentist require me to... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2025
An attorney would need to review the contract to tell you what your rights are, so the answer is maybe. If its a lot of money have a lawyer review the contract and get the proper answer before you pay. Sure a lawyer will charge you but it is probably a lot less than what the dentist is probably... View More
I am the registered owner of a vehicle that crossed a toll with an altered license plate. I was not driving the car that day, and I do not have evidence to prove my absence. I have received official communication and charges related to the incident. I believe the license plate was altered without... View More
answered on Mar 16, 2025
You are responsible for any car registered under your name unless you have reported the car stolen prior to the incident. That being said you may still have a defense. These are serious charges, thus make sure you get a good lawyer that knows the defenses to this charge, or at a minimum a lawyer... View More
I received a cease and desist letter from a lawyer on behalf of my ex-girlfriend for harassment due to emailing her four times regarding a charity donation. There was no prior warning that my communication was unwanted, but I am willing to cease all contact. I have blocked and removed her contact... View More
answered on Mar 15, 2025
Best to hire a lawyer to respond to the letter you don't want to admit to anything but you also want to make it known that you will comply. A lawyer can offer you the proper shield to make sure this is done properly, it may be expensive, but it will be cheaper in the long run to hire a good lawyer.
How can a domestic violence case be dismissed when one party mistakenly stated they hit the other party first during an altercation? There is a court date scheduled, but there have been no previous legal actions or arrests related to this situation.
answered on Mar 12, 2025
Basically if you admitted to the events of the crime, the only thing that will get your case dismissed is a good lawyer on your side and some good luck. For example, I have had many cases dismissed where my clients have admitted to the event in question, but my relationship with the court and... View More
I have a bench warrant in Edison, New Jersey due to a missed court date. What steps should I take to resolve this issue?
answered on Mar 10, 2025
If you have a bench warrant it means you have a serious case that you should have a lawyer representing you for. A lawyer can also ease the process of turning yourself in and may be able prevent you for being arrested at the time you turn yourself in. Most of us Criminal Lawyers offer a free in... View More
I inherited a farm from my grandmother about 50 years ago, and the farm is solely in my name. I have been married to my spouse for 43 years, and we live on the property together. Occasionally, we rent out one of the two houses on the property. There have been no loans or prenuptial agreements... View More
answered on Mar 7, 2025
A lot depends on how long you have had it and whether you used marital assets to sustain the property or used estate assets. A judge will also look at the fact that the spouse did live on the property. I suggest you setup an in person consultation with a lawyer to determine what is most likely to... View More
I didn’t realize I was in a handicapped space. It was an honest mistake. Should I go to court and say this or just pay the fine?
answered on Mar 4, 2025
Most courts make this a mandatory court appearance since the judge will generally set the penalty and review your record to see if you have prior offenses. Without knowing these facts of your case an attorney can't tell you whether to pay it or go to court. What I can tell you is before... View More
I was in an accident in New Jersey, hospitalized, and received my first DUI. My ethanol level was reported as 51.6 from the hospital. The accident happened around 4:26 AM. Was I within the legal limit to operate a vehicle? What should I expect next in the process?
answered on Mar 4, 2025
Your ethanol level needs to be convereted to BAC level which is generally on the lab work. The DWI limit is .08 but you can still get a DWI even with a lower level than the limit as the limit is only a presumption that your driving ability was impaired by alcohol. Definately get a lawyer to... View More
I want to know if a charge for simple assault related to domestic violence can be dropped.
answered on Mar 4, 2025
Yes it could be dropped if you have a lot of luck and a great lawyer. Domestic Violence charges are one of the five most prosecuted crimes in NJ to which prosecutors are laothe to drop let alone downgrade. Having done this line of work for over 30 years of course I have had many dropped but its... View More
My brother passed away last October in Hudson County, NJ. He was unmarried, with no children, and did not leave a will or designate an executor. He left behind credit card debts and a bill for emergency transport incurred on the day his body was found. His assets include a checking account and an... View More
answered on Feb 28, 2025
Attorney Boyer is correct and let me add we are not allowed to give you specific legal advise on what to do as per the terms of service of the website. That being said the laws for settling an estate are located under section 3B of the New Jersey Statutes Annotated. Lastly it is the adminstrators... View More
I am 53 years old and looking to purchase a home in a 55+ community for security and financial reasons. Since I am not yet 55, I am considering titling the home in my mother's name. I am concerned about potential issues that could arise if she were to pass away or enter a nursing home, such as... View More
answered on Feb 22, 2025
We are not allowed to give specific legal advise on this website, see the terms of service. That being said it sounds like you need both estate planning a Will and some medicare planning unfortunately a lawyer will charge you for this advise just like a doctor will charge for medical advise its... View More
I was arrested in Dover, NJ, due to an error where warrants for someone with the same name but different social security number and birth date were mistakenly attributed to me. I was released on my own recognizance, pending a court appearance on March 3rd. I was living in Denver, Colorado, when the... View More
answered on Feb 20, 2025
You need a criminal lawyer first and a civil lawyer for any civil suit. Just because you did not live in the State to the Police or Prosecutors mean nothing as you could have travelled to NJ to commit the crime and you will have to prove you were not in NJ (yes the law says otherwise, but lets... View More
I received four tickets in the mail for a hit-and-run incident with no injuries. The tickets state that someone reported I hit and ran their driver side mirror while attempting to merge. I was not aware of this incident, and there are no related damages to my vehicle. When I contacted the police... View More
answered on Feb 19, 2025
You are facing up to 30 days in jail and a 6 months mandatory loss of license if you are convicted of leaving the scene of an accident in NJ. I thus must suggest that you hire a good lawyer. Unfortunately, in NJ a presumption exists that if you damage a vehicle with $250.00 or more worth of... View More
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