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She was not aware that the weapon, a collapsible baton, was in her carry-on luggage. She was in the process of catching a business flight to Cincinnati, Ohio on behalf of her flight school. She is 22 years old, a certified commercial pilot, and working to get her degree in Aeronautical... View More 
answered on Apr 11, 2023
While her lack of record makes her eligible to apply for the Pre-Trial Intervention program, if accepted that potential dismissal will take a minimum of 12 and maximum of 36 months and require at least some effort from her. Just having a pending charge in the event of a background check may be... View More
the prosecutor leave my case now he told me to proceed alone with the complaint against my former landlord also there is a false testimony from a housing inspector who's claimed i subpoena her in this matter which is false i need help
answered on Mar 30, 2023
Please make an appointment with an attorney about your problem. The issues raised are too broad for this platform.
My vehicle was towed in NJ and a few weeks after getting the vehicle back when opening the back of the truck there were over 10K of mechanic tools that were stolen. What kind of lawyer handles this kind of case and how long can you file suit?
answered on Apr 4, 2023
Generally you would want a civil litigation lawyer to handle this type of matter. But even if you call the wrong lawyer many times they can refer you to someone who does.
I have been homeless on and off. Trying to get back on my feet requiring a license for full time employment
answered on Mar 20, 2023
Unfortunately you cannot expunge traffic violations only criminal charges in NJ
answered on Mar 11, 2023
Per the terms of service of this website, we cannot give you specific legal advise on this website, so I will talk generally, you are allowed to make a citizens arrest when someone steals from your store, while you await for the police to come. just you better be right otherwise the shoplifter may... View More
I live in an apartment building across the street from a government building. People constantly park in residents spots for the apartment building and run across the street to the government building. Property Management says us residents have to call the local police department and have the cars... View More
answered on Mar 4, 2023
Two issue. The first being is whether or not the landlord has posted the appropriate signage about improper parking. The second is whether the two lease spots are included in the lease. If so, you, you are entitled to quiet enjoyment. This places a burden on the Landlord's shoulders to monitor... View More
Is this considered coercion? How to vacate civil restraints without plaintiff agreement?
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answered on Mar 3, 2023
You cannot easily vacate civil restraints. You would need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney, with extensive domestic violence trial experienced and that attorney would have to show you meet the critieria of The seminal case setting forth the “good cause” standard in New Jersey is... View More
it has been 10 years since i have sentenced. i have cleaned up my life completely in the last 8 years.
answered on Mar 3, 2023
It appears you might be eligible to petition the court for expungement, but more information is required to offer a legal opinion. Speaking to an expungement attorney about this on the telephone should help clarify any possible issues.
answered on Feb 13, 2023
We are divorce, family law and estate planning lawyers. You need to contact a lawyer who specializes in criminal law and ask him to see if he can investigate it. Presume that it will cost you to find out the information. Alternatively, you can ask a private investigator if he can find out the... View More
answered on Feb 2, 2023
The answer is the time depends on the crime committed and the prosecutor does not necessarily have to indicte you to charge you with a crime. If you think you may be charged with a crime speak with a lawyer, if you are already charged most attorneys offer a free in office consultation if you... View More
The ex-husband was ordered to pay the mortgage until the house is sold. He hasn't paid the mortgage and got the property into foreclosure. The mortgage is solely in his name. The wife owes half of the equity. Ex-husband owes ex-wife more monies than his equity is. Every time she gets the... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2023
There is a court order that required your ex-husband to pay for the mortgage for the marital home until the date of its sale. Ex-husband failed to pay the mortgage and ..... you did not take him back to court immediately to address his noncompliance and ... each time that a buyer has expressed an... View More
Can I use findings of her drug use and child neglect in the child services report to discredit her as a witness? She is shown as a person who abuses drugs and lies. She has also had 2 DUI in the last 3 months with my son in the car.
answered on Jan 19, 2023
If its a criminal matter and your estranged wife is being criminally charged, the matter is handled by a muni, county, or state prosecutor. You can tell the prosecutor what information you have, and he can decide whether he can use it.
If you are being criminally prosecuted and she is... View More
answered on Jan 17, 2023
The form of this question is difficult to understand. A defendant can get a favorable plea agreement for a variety of reasons. Cooperating with authorities as an informant is only one of many. A defense attorney who can identify a meritorious pretrial motion can also negotiate a favorable plea deal... View More
I injured my back while riding my atv and had to call an ambulance to get to the hospital since i couldn't drive. Police came to my home upon the call as they stated they needed to fill out a report for any type of accident called in via 911. The officers stated they were not issuing tickets... View More
answered on Jan 10, 2023
Yes they can charge you even up to a year later for criminal cases in Municipal Court. That being said I would suggest hiring a lawyer you may have a defense in this case. Most of us criminal lawyers offer a free in office consultation, I would suggest that you set one up.
I found a wallet and mailed it back to its rightful owner and now I’m being charged with theft I have to go to court for an intake conference.
answered on Jan 8, 2023
More information would be needed to advise you which you probably don't have but could be accessed thru the courts to properly answer your question. But it sounds like you have been charged with theft. The right thing to do with the wallet was to immediately give it to the police,... View More
I'm currently wanted for alleged motor vehicle theft, car jacking, theft, etc in NJ. I also have a current probation violation out of pa, as well as on going felony court proceedings in New Hampshire. I know I can't run forever and the longer I do the worse it gets. The Pa warrant is a... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2022
If you truly want to take care of this you need to hire lawyers in each state and then follow their advise on how to turn yourself in to make this easiest as possible. The charges as you know won't go away and if you get found before turning yourself in that always looks worse as turning... View More
answered on Dec 26, 2022
The answer would depend on what the cases are about such is it a restraining order in civil court but an assault charge in criminal court, or it could be a restitution case in civil case for taking merchandise and a shoplifting charge in criminal court. See the problem everything depends on what... View More
I ask because I have an eye witness who states (in an affidavit) that she walked in on my niece's dad showing my niece (then 6 years old) sexual content. I'm in litigation for custody of my niece and the judge is ignoring a lot of evidence--including my niece (when she was 7) sending me a... View More
answered on Dec 24, 2022
The judge in a custody case is the wrong person to be discussing this matter with.
You need to communicate exclusively with the detective assigned to investigate the criminal complaint.
Don’t even bring the subject up in the custody case or the perpetrator will be able to use... View More
We have a tailor shop. A daughter and her mom hired us in July to work on her daughter's wedding dress for an October wedding. The charge was $1,300 paid in three installments. The dress was delivered on time in early October. Then the mother, who was paying, disputed all three credit card... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2022
First I can't believe the answer of the other attorney who answered this question seems like a canned answer and didn't realize your not the one charged with the offense, you are the victim. That being said since you are the victim, first try going to the police and tell them what... View More
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