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0 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law for New Jersey on
Q: Is entering a “no plea” and having the case dismissed with no arrest no conviction still a problem with immigration?

Is entering a “no plea” in a court case bad for USCIS? Can I be denied for citizenship?

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for New Jersey on
Q: Is it legal for an employer to record and have live feed of employee conversations without consent?

The cameras recording are throughout the store.

0 Answers | Asked in Business Law, Environmental, Gov & Administrative Law and Municipal Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can a place registered in the National Registry of Historic Places (NRHP) obtain restaurant licenses?

Specifically, can the owner of the property run a restaurant from said registered historic place under New Jersey law? Will the legalities of the business run the same way if the restaurant was running before it became registered?

0 Answers | Asked in Divorce and Municipal Law for New Jersey on
Q: can an ex spouse enter my garage with permission to drop off clothes but while inside garage go through my things

Agreement to allow ex-spouse to enter garage for the sole purpose of dropping off kids clothes/ sporting equipment. while he was inside garage he went through personal property and took photos of my belongings violating all trust

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Identity Theft for New Jersey on
Q: Someone opened a gym membership to my name while using a fake CC number. Company won't waive the debt. What can I do?

I was registered as a guest at a gym chain. Months after, they informed me I owe money since I upgraded to a full membership – which I haven't. They said I gave a certain credit card as payment – I have no such card ending in the 4 digits they cited, and never had.

They agreed to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law for New Jersey on
Q: commission pay for electricians in new jersey
1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for New Jersey on
Q: A police report was made against me. For theft and owing money. Which it was what the customer said. I had a shop

We went to court but since they were suin me for $16,000 they said it had to be moved to a different type of court. But outside of court we made a verbal agreement. I made a payment plan with customer and returned property. Case was resolved between us. Can that be a problem with immigration? Will... View More

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jan 15, 2025

A lawyer would need to see all documentation in your case to properly answer your question. I sugget you setup a consultation with a good lawyer that knows immigration law. Lastly expect to pay for that attorneys time for the review and consultation most attorneys charge between $400 to $1500.00... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Immigration Law and Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: I was cited for fictitious plates in NJ. It was a “no plea” case dismissed by prosecutors discretion.

In the eyes of immigration. When the day comes for me to renew my permanent residency or become a citizen. Will I have a problem? Will I get deported? Do I have a criminal record?

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answered on Jan 15, 2025

Having your case dismissed through prosecutorial discretion is positive news, as it means there was no conviction entered on your record. When a case is dismissed, it generally does not count as a criminal conviction that would affect your immigration status.

For immigration purposes, what...
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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for New Jersey on
Q: I received a summons to appear in court for 39:4-56.5 abandonment of a vehicle. Is this a misdemeanor, under moral terp.

My semi truck has license plate on it, stickers are up today date and registration. Can I be deported over this if I’m found guilty since I’m a permanent resident? Thank you for your time

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: It was brought to my attention that my landlord may never have filed for certificate of occupancy. I

I've been here 3 years she bought the house 4 months after I moved in but I don't recall an inspection being done. If she didn't get a certificate of occupancy, is she collecting rent illegally? Am I entitled to all that money back? I'm in NJ.

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for New Jersey on
Q: Am I allowed to keep chickens as pets in Burlington, NJ? If so, do I need a license?

I recently bought a home in NJ and it came with its own chicken pen. The backyard is pretty big, almost as wide as the house itself. My question is if I'm allowed to keep 3-5 chickens there? I have 1 neighbor to my right and the front and left of my house is a dead end and a street (beyond the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: My Nephew who is 19 slept with a minor who is now claiming he raped her. He has a public defender. Is that ok?

this happed in cape may county nj

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Jan 12, 2025

Many public defenders are good lawyers, the problem is due to their high work load many don't have the time to put in their clients case to get the best possible outcome that is why many people borrow money to hire a good private lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Domestic Violence for New Jersey on
Q: Can I press criminal charges in NJ if someone texted me that I will soon be shot in the face?

My ex was very abusive during our relationship. Both physical and sexual most of which I have proof of. He is very irresponsible and we often have issues because of him saying he is going to do one thing and doesn’t do it. I filed two TROs against him. One I dropped because I couldn’t find a... View More

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on Jan 13, 2025

From your submission, you already filed a domestic violence complaint against your ex for the recent text messages and presumably, the matter will go to trial, during which presumably your ex will attempt to use that text against you in trial. My suggestion is that you schedule a consultation with... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: i bought a $2600 home policy from a farmers agent $600 down and $2000 in 9 installments

turns out there is 24% interest on the $2000

how can i pay thsi off early and avoid interest?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: I live in housing complex in N.J & the maintenance workers are plantin drugs outside of my home wat can I do?

Maintenance workers are trying to frame me in order to get me kicked out of housing I work from home do do drugs and iam no way shape or form involved with ilegal drugs it is traumatizing because I live with my mother and I'm afraid to leave the apartment because I fear they will come in my... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Contracts, Estate Planning and Health Care Law for New Jersey on
Q: Does a New Jersey lawyers signature only, with no stamp,qualify as Notary Public ? Having problems with this.

My lawyer states that his signature only, is all that is required.

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