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I did not give her consent to take this watch back and she is arguing that I have verbal consent but I have many text messages of me texting her before she took the watch to not take it.
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answered on Oct 26, 2024
It's understandable why someone would question the validity of a search warrant without a judge's hand-drawn signature. However, search warrants now often only contain the typed name of the judge who issued the warrant because law enforcement officers are permitted to apply for a search... View More 
I financed 10 phones from a phone carrier , i can’t pay them back will suffer any criminal consequences? I was planning to sell the phones and make some money then pay it back but things go as planned
I went to that Courthouse and their saying they have no arrest for child tardiness. However the case number is saying I was arrested for child tardiness, however that never happened. I went to court for that particular case however it was dismissed. No one seems to know anything
answered on Oct 14, 2024
Unfortunately a criminal charge filed against you even if it never actually resulted in a physical arrest can be considered an arrest and put on your record.
answered on Oct 23, 2024
An attorney who practices criminal defense could advise best, but you await a response for two weeks and time is of the essence when it comes to appeals. This is not my area of practice, but as a general guidance, it would be best not to lose further time - instead directing efforts to looking up... View More
I had a restraining order against me 20 years ago and I was caught with a weapon recently and they’re saying that I’m a certain person that shouldn’t own a weapon
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answered on Oct 20, 2024
Clemency for someone convicted of two felony murders is possible, but it is extremely rare and challenging to obtain. The process involves petitioning the appropriate authorities, such as a governor or the president, depending on where the conviction occurred. It's important to understand that... View More
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answered on Sep 23, 2024
Its the same penalty in Bloomfield as in any other court in Essex County or even the whole state; Up to 18 months in Jail, $10,000 fine. and 10 days community service assuming it is a first offense. The community service requirement increases if you have priors. That being said other penalties... View More
I was charged with simple assault and today is the arraignment, the complaint was made by the state not the victim. The even issued a warrant out for my arrest and I was incarcerated because of this, I’ve talked to some lawyers and they told me to plead not guilty, but would it make a difference... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2024
The answer is it depends on the court, prosecutor and judge you are dealing with some, Don't care what the victim wants and just want to protect the victim from possible future problems. Otherwise especially in more of the city courts tend to be more liberal and will follow the victims... View More
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answered on Jul 17, 2024
What it appears that you are talking about is removing a Final Domestic Violence Restraining Order. That can be done by what is known is a Carfango Motion. A Carfagno motion is required to do this. The requirements are listed below. Final Restraining Orders can be lifted one of two ways – either... View More
I was supposed to be doing business with someone by purchasing a vehicle. They supposedly had a escrow company that was set up to collect the funds and mediate the transaction. They took my funds and they did not give me the vehicle in exchange. When I reached out to the seller and the company... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
To retrieve your money from a wire fraud incident, you should act quickly. First, contact your bank or financial institution immediately to report the fraud. They can initiate a recall of the wire transfer and provide guidance on the next steps.
Next, file a report with your local law... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
Under federal law, the statute of limitations for a prisoner to file a lawsuit after being attacked or stabbed in prison is generally determined by the state's personal injury statute of limitations where the prison is located. Most states have a statute of limitations ranging from two to four... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2024
Generall depends on the persons past record such as even if you have a outstanding warrant for a traffic ticket the judge could hold you over until trial. But generally for simple assualt most people are released the same day they see the judge, but again depends on the facts of the case, injury... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2024
A first time offender faces the same penalties as a previous offender its just that a first time offender has alternative disposition options to eliminate the possible jail time. (Still needs consent of the judge but generally given assuming the injuries were not that bad) Thus the general... View More
My ex-girlfriends friend hacked into her ex boyfriends phone. My ex girlfriend told me this. I feel like I should tell her friend's parents about her wrong doings. Can I do this, it it legally allowed?
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answered on Jun 15, 2024
There is still freedom of speech in this country. You can say whatever you want that is protected by the First Amendment, but you may not accomplish anything.
AC,NJ hotel and casino guest luggage in room after guest was locked out of room for trying to extend stay and payment was declined. The guest was not allowed to get belongings out of room, instead security went to room, opened guest personal belongings and proceeded to go through their... View More
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answered on May 27, 2024
In New Jersey, hotel staff and security are generally not allowed to search a guest's personal belongings without consent, even if the guest has been locked out of their room due to non-payment or other issues. The hotel may have the right to remove and store the guest's belongings, but... View More
Yes i filed a civil suit, and the contractor was still coming to my house the whole time to cut grass, while we had a court case going on. I thought that was witness tampering, but when i called the police, and told them we were fighting in court, they did nothing, and still allowed him to cut the... View More
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answered on May 24, 2024
Witness tampering involves attempting to influence, intimidate, or threaten a witness in connection with their testimony or participation in a legal proceeding. If the contractor was simply coming to your apartment to cut the grass as part of their regular duties, this alone does not constitute... View More
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answered on May 13, 2024
By itself no. They are commonly considered drug paraphernalia and you can be charged with that offense in relation to possessing such baggies. However, being charged with drug paraphernalia in relation to these bags requires some sort of other evidence to suggest you intend to use the baggies to... View More
For what no answe they sceaeched me got a dog towed tge car then took me to station scratched me again then took me in a room took my phone read me my rights let me go they paid for the tow they still have my phone and no charges have been presses
answered on May 9, 2024
Not sure what your question is you may want to repost. But if the question is can they still charge you after they let you go, that would be yes as most criminal charges have a 1 or 5 year statute of limitations.
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