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In 2018 I was arrested in NJ for shoplifting, the charges when then lower down to a disorderly person offense and later dismissed entirely . I was on my F1 that time. I got my visa approved in 2020 and I am planning to get it stampped . I have my certified disposition stating the dismissal and the... View More 
answered on Dec 9, 2022
Your criminal case was dismissed, thus, as long as you present the evidence of its dismissal and have not pled to a crime of moral turpitude, your visa should be approved in my professional opinion.
Flipper Zero is a portable Tamagotchi-like multi-functional device developed for interaction with access control systems. The device is able to read, copy, and emulate radio-frequency (RFID) tags, radio remotes, and digital access keys.
answered on Nov 23, 2022
And the use of such a device can still be illegal depending on what your using it for.
Sometimes for various reasons, the prosecutor cannot dismiss a bad case and will work the GJ to no bill to get rid of it. If the case is no billed it often is the end of the case.
answered on Nov 11, 2022
I guess what your saying is possible and I have heard rumors like this, but I have never seen it happen here in NJ.
answered on Nov 4, 2022
In general, It is a disorderly persons offense, BUT it does appear on many people's CCH (Criminal Case History) so most people consider it a criminal offense, because it shows up as a criminal offense. If that is confusing it is. NJ unlike other states does not have felony and misdemeanor... View More
answered on Nov 4, 2022
You should ask an attorney where you think you may be arrested. But many states will extradite for a warrant from NJ.
answered on Oct 31, 2022
Generally speaking this will appear in any background check unless the defendant petitions for and is granted an order of expungement. But more information is required to answer this question under these circumstances. Contacting a criminal defense attorney to discuss this in greater detail is a... View More
He was a police officer.
answered on Oct 31, 2022
Could be as little as 2/3 but honestly only his lawyer would know and he/she should be the one giving you this answer as we can only guess without knowing much more about his case.
I have three kids I’m all they have I haven no family I’m scared for me n my kids
answered on Oct 29, 2022
Yes you should be concerned whenever you get a criminal charge as you do have two. But if you get a good lawyer you can rest assured that you are doing all that you can to win, reduce or eliminate the penalties that your facing. Most of us criminal lawyers offer a free in office consultation, so... View More
I was intoxicated and entered a private residence I do not have any recollection of it I did not take anything of value. Apparently went in and laid in their couch
answered on Oct 26, 2022
You should not be scared as you will eventually get over this, but it is a serious offense which will give you a criminal record and yes you could get jail time. Thus the correct word would be concerned. That being said with a good lawyer on your side you may be able to eliminate this jail time... View More
I found out that my boyfriend had been having an affair with a friend of mine and I’ve been under extreme distress and anxiety because I lost my job and lost my health insurance so I haven’t been receiving treatment or medication management in months. Not only did I find out that my friend had... View More
answered on Oct 25, 2022
If you have this charge you should hire a good NJ criminal lawyer as your looking at up to 30 days in jail if convicted plus a criminal record. Most of us criminal lawyers offer a free in office consultation, I suggest that you should set one up.
Court clerk asked her for a statutes or ordinance ???? What is it please.
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answered on Oct 30, 2022
The Clerk cannot expect you to know the statute, talk to a police officer or have one call the Garfield Municipal Court Judge and if it is appropriate ask for the issuance of a TRO, commonly known as a Temporary Domestic Violence Act restraining order. You are going to need a matrimonial attorney... View More
My 3rd DWI had been overturned on a post convition appeal due to the Cassidy v. NJ case. I served 180 days in jail because of the charge. I got charged in 2015 went right to jail and released in 2016. The case was just overturned and I please down to careless driving. Can I have a lawsuit because... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2022
You posted this question to the NY attorney's forum. Try posting it again in NJ. Good luck!
answered on Oct 21, 2022
In New Jersey, yes. It’s in the plea form. A defendant must provide the sample and pay for the testing.
The car wasn’t registered yet, but I had the title, which was made out to my mother, and showed it to the cops before the search. They took the title and the car. It’s been a month and they aren’t giving it back. I told them on the scene that it was my car just in my mothers name trying to... View More
answered on Oct 19, 2022
We can't tell you why the car has not been released as we don't know the police's side of the story, but it may be because they can't release an unregistered car out of impound in most cases.
The police came back the next night accusing me of making false report because apparently my ex boyfriend was driving the car and had gotten into an accident. I allow him to use my car when he needs it but in this particular day I did not know that he had the car as I thought he was out of state.... View More
answered on Oct 11, 2022
This sounds important. But it is difficult to answer this question online because more information is necessary. If it is as important to you as it sounds, then you will want to contact a private attorney to discuss this in more detail.
answered on Oct 8, 2022
It depends. Currently, Oklahoma v. Castro-Huerta, a majority of five justices sided with the state of Oklahoma, finding that state governments have the legal jurisdiction to prosecute non-Native citizens for crimes committed against Native citizens on sovereign tribal lands.
I need to know what the exact statutes are in the state of NJ and details to file the claim. I’m also not sure if I can file other complaints about her?
answered on Sep 30, 2022
We are not allowed to give you specific legal advise on this website or for that matter anywhere on the internet. Just like a doctor cannot tell you how to perform an operation. What I can tell you is that the general statute for harassment in NJ is 2C:33-4. If you need specific information on... View More
answered on Sep 3, 2022
To my knowledge the answer to your question is yes but you can check with the county.
Even if procecutor or judge says you will do time if you lied?
answered on Aug 31, 2022
I can't answer this question; this is not a question about any aspect of an appeal.
answered on Aug 25, 2022
Someone would need to be able to hear you if you were charged as their must have been a complainant. If not you may have a good defense. If charged speak with a good criminal lawyer. Most of us criminal lawyers offer a free in office consultation.
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