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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Municipal Law for New Jersey on
Q: I received a “failure to yield to pedestrian” ticket and need advice.

The pedestrian was not in or near the crosswalk as I turned. They stepped in as I turned, and it was too late for me to stop; otherwise, I would have been in the middle of the crosswalk. I was alone in my car. Can I fight this ticket?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Dec 20, 2024

Yes you can fight this ticket, but I would definitely suggest a good lawyer as these are hard tickets to fight. Unfortunately the fact that the person stepped in the crosswalk meant that you needed to immediately stop and yield to the pedestrian.

0 Answers | Asked in Land Use & Zoning for New Jersey on
Q: Is the zoning official able to (if an ordinance exists) charge a vio. fee aside from a court fee?

Such as- for repeat offenders sending a violation with a fee, if we don't get the fee or the violation taken care of we then issue a summons?

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for New Jersey on
Q: I have a problem with CVS rt 202 Flemington, They submitted my information incorrectly to my insurance company

Now I am being charged for a shingles shot that my insurance company covers. I have been trying to rectify this for 2 days and they are refusing to re-submit the correct information. I have spoken to My Insurance and Medicare and if they receive the right info from CVS they will cover it. CVS is... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for New Jersey on
Q: My parent has pending I130 and I485 application , can they travel out of US using advance parole
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answered on Dec 19, 2024

Yes, your parent can travel outside the United States using advance parole while their I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative) and I-485 (Adjustment of Status) applications are pending. However, they must obtain the advance parole document (Form I-131) and have it approved before departing the country.... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Child Custody and Child Support for New Jersey on
Q: How to relinquish parental rights and not pay child support?
Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on Dec 18, 2024

There are settings where one parent is willing to release the other parent from financial responsibility for the support of their child in exchange for the other parent's termination of relationship with the child (generally, when the other parent has a longer-term relationship, and that... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation for New Jersey on
Q: A vehicle I sold was never registered now is impounded and they're trying to charge me. What can I do?

The vehicle I had sold has been in an impound lot for 3 months prior to me being notified stating I'm responsible and need to pay $5,000 otherwise it'll be auctioned off and id be forced to pay the difference. The vehicle was never registered by the guy I sold it to and I do not have his... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Estate Planning and Banking for New Jersey on
Q: How can a 6yr old who was named beneficiary of an account claim the money without a death certificate?

The deceased family is unhappy with how the deceased decided to disperse her money, and we believe may not share the death certificate with us to claim whatever she named my son beneficiary to. She was a family friend, but of no direct relation to my son. Is there a way to obtain this without a... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Uncategorized for New Jersey on
Q: Is it legal for a NJ State Trooper to transit me while I'm handcuffed and seatbelted while he's driving 90mph for 15 min

The time of travel should be recorded by radio communication from point A to point B and I had an unobstructed view of the vehicles speedometer. No flashing lights nor siren at night while driving 90mph was extremely frightening. If a deer ran out or a tire blew out no way was I getting out of the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: I sent out a letter requesting my deposit back and to terminate my lease via certified mail but they haven’t responded

I have been complaining for 6 months about my neighbors. Screaming , yelling, running, stomping, riding skateboards, banging things into the floor, throwing things against the wall. All the landlords keep saying is that they will look into it. My baby and I are barely getting any sleep. I do not... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for New Jersey on
Q: In NJ Can I evect a non-paying tenant who clains her daughter has a mental disability and pays utilities instead of rent

There is a written signed lease from 2023. The new 2024 lease raised her rent $300 but still below market rental prices. She claims she is living with mice and rats. An exterminator determined that there was not infestation but placed mice and rat traps which did not catch anything.

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Contracts for New Jersey on
Q: Based on a consumer's "Right to Cancel" in NJ would the following be legal or illegal?

My father signed a contract with the following statement included: "There is a 72 hours (3 days) right to cancel, if the customer/s is not satisfied with the job being agreed upon or job being started, therefore ___ LLC and the customer would agree on a compensatable (monetary) number and part... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for New Jersey on
Q: Does a temporary change of location require amendment, while on H1B?

I have been working for a software company on an H1B visa since October 2023. I am residing in the same city. My H1B petition and LCA have been filed accordingly. Now, I have started working on a new project which allows me to do remote work. So, I am planning to move out of the state and reside... View More

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answered on Dec 15, 2024

When considering a temporary relocation while on an H1B visa, the requirements depend on several key factors. The law generally requires an amendment and new LCA if you work from a location outside the geographic area covered by your original LCA, even for remote work.

Your situation -...
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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law and Identity Theft for New Jersey on
Q: my son is using his deceased moms credit cards withour my consent....amazon purchases how do i shut the cards down?

wifes credit cad bill shows up on my back statemen son has said nothing.....how d ishut the cards down?

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: my son is using his deceased moms cedit cards to make unauthorized purchases

the bills carry a high interest rate....he will not surrender the cards

0 Answers | Asked in Education Law for New Jersey on
Q: Good evening. Please let me know what are my legal options

* My son was physically assaulted by a senior QB

* Informed Guidance counselor via email - stated that the dean was notified

* Guidance counselor and dean did not contact me to let me know if issue was addressed

* Contacted the guidance counselor and dean, asked them both... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law for New Jersey on
Q: Can i sue a jewelry store for my time and stress they keep repairing my ring and i haven't had it for the last 3 months

I have not had my engagement ring for 3 months now the diamond fell out and I found the diamond. They have sent it back to there master jewelers 6 times. Every time it comes back with another issue. The setting crooked the diamond isn’t centered. I still have not had a resolution.

1 Answer | Asked in Immigration Law for New Jersey on
Q: The Undocumented immigrant using his brother’s house as mailing address, can he be accused of harboring?

Can a US citizen in NJ be accused of harboring his undocumented immigrant brother if his mailing address is being used by his brother? The brother who is undocumented does not live in their house. He lives in an RV Park.

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answered on Dec 14, 2024

Based on U.S. immigration law, simply allowing someone to use your mailing address does not constitute harboring an undocumented immigrant. The legal definition of harboring typically involves concealing, housing, or shielding someone from detection by authorities.

Since your brother is not...
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