They have granted it many times on many cases.

It came about because some towns enacted laws against cell phone use such as Marlboro NJ and this law made it so that the state law would be the controlling law.

Sex does not matter, age matters and if this gets sexual in any way it could be considered endangering a welfare of a minor.

Just answering the immigration question. It depends on a lot of what happened and what comes out in the court proceedings. It's likely your cousin will serve time and then be deported.

Without knowing more information I would have to defer to the standard answer which is he will probably be doing a stint in jail if convicted because it's mandatory on these charges. I suggest hiring a good lawyer to see what if anything can be done to win or reduce the charge.

New Jersey does not have felony or misdemeanor classifications, but other states would consider it a felony as you faced 3 to 5 years in jail for a third degree crime and most states consider a felony anything over 6 months possible jail.

It's unlikely for an attorney to quote a price on handling a case/matter sight unseen, without knowing anything about what it involves (contract, tort, property, etc.), and other factors. For something like that, you would probably be better off contacting attorneys on your own and discussing.... View More

Yes you can ask the police or prosecutor to file charges, but he would have a good defense which is self defense since he did not make the first contact.

It seals your record from certain parties such as the general public but law enforcement the courts etc and certain governmental agencies can still see it. Sometimes it is actually better on your record to keep the dismissal rather than expunge as this shows your dismissal and you can still get... View More

Public defenders are not free in NJ so in general if you used the PD you need to pay.

If it is a first offense there will likely be probation. But keep in mind that people do screw up on probation and then go to jail.

Yes a conviction for criminal mischief could subject the offender to a period of jail time even if a first time offender, BUT many defense exist especially for first time offenders to avoid jail time. If charged make sure that person has a good lawyer, most of us criminal defense lawyers offer a... View More

Generally if no prostitution is involved etc, it is a disorderly persons offense which comes with a criminal record, up to 180 days in jail, fines and probation. Thus yes, I suggest hiring a good lawyer.

You will probably need a New York criminal lawyer if the case is in New York. Speak with one to find out.

In general. Its a third degree offense so you could go to jail for 3 to 5 years. Thus I suggest hiring a good lawyer. Most of us criminal defense attorneys offer a free in office consultation. I would suggest that you set one up so we can look at your charges and determine exactly what... View More

That doesn't sound like a crime to me however if charged get yourself a good lawyer.

She needs to go to the police and report the crime so the caregiver is arrested.

Unfortunately the passage of 32 years does not matter when computing how many priors you have. Thus 1988 will count as your first offense and now you have a 2nd and 3rd offense. A third offense shoplifting charge carries with it a mandatory 180 days in jail (assuming the amounts for the third... View More

if you cannot afford an attorney you will need to request a public defender.

It doesn't sound like it was proper however we would need to see the police report in regards to this matter to tell you whether it was proper or not