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answered on May 28, 2022
The answer is it depends on the facts of the case but if a parent was required to be present at all times, then a guidance counselor would not be able to speak to any child. If your child has been charged or you think he/she may be charged with something, setup a consultation with a lawyer. It... View More 
I have a nj firearms permit but not for the air powered gun/ pistol
answered on May 25, 2022
New Jersey does not have fire arms licenses. You need an FID card to purchase guns or ammo. But to safely posses in your home, business or gun range there is no license required. The danger lies in possession outside the home, office or range. That requires a carry permit and failure to have... View More
Finished probation in 2019. This is the only charge (I have a couple misdemeanors plus 2 other felonies ) that comes up on background checks and screws me. Would this ever be available to be cleared from my record? I’m in Monmouth county of nj.
answered on May 15, 2022
You can only expunge one felony aka indictable crime and up to five misdemeanors aka disorderly persons offenses. As far as expunging a distribution conviction, 1st or second degree can never be expunged. You can expunge for the sale or distribution with intent to sell 25 grams or less of... View More
I had a family member Break into my home and steel stuff I called the police but know I don’t want the police to further investigate But I am scared of police Retaliation because I’ve had bad experiences
answered on May 10, 2022
You can't drop a police investigation, what you can do is tell them its a mistake if it was, but if they find that you are or did lie to a law enforcement officer you can get in trouble. I suggest that you setup a consultation with an experienced criminal lawyer to determine your best options... View More
Possible plaintiff litigation: Civil Complaint of Theft of property (misappropriated corporate documents that include confidential R&D data, methods, procedures, formulars et. and life science data developed under DOD grant and contract) and Conversion (concealed) by former company consultants... View More
answered on May 4, 2022
With those type of allegations, I would suggest that you setup a consultation with a good lawyer.
answered on May 5, 2022
Though unlikely, a possibility exists. More information is required. Based on the limited information available in the question, the issuance of a Juvenile Delinquency summons or warrant follows the filing of a complaint, a review of the complaint to determine whether it satisfies the requirements... View More
Kitchen knife was the weapon of choice.( domestic violence)
answered on Apr 27, 2022
This is generally charged as a second degree crime thus the offender faces 5 to 10 years in jail with a presumption in the law that the person will go to jail. This is especially true for domestic violence cases. A good lawyer should be able to help you reduce or eliminate this jail time if your... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2022
I am guessing that you have a domestic violence restraining order (temporary or permanent) and you reported a violation of that order to the local police, who took a report. Presuming that I am correct, the next step is for you to follow up with the local police to find out whether they... View More
I live in New Jersey. I am 25 years old. I just found out that my mother placed a tracking app on my phone called AT&T Secure Family. I heard that it's against the law to put a tracking app on an adult's phone without permission. It's only legal when you are a child, but when you... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2022
There is not a suit for money damages in my opinion. But if you want to spend attorneys fees to investigate their might be someone who will take your money. If you believe your privacy was criminality violated you can ask the police to prosecute. But the family secure app may require a family... View More
answered on Mar 25, 2022
A lawyer would need to review what exactly you did and then determine whether it complied with the rules and regulations of the town to answer your question. Although it may cost you a few bucks for an attorney to review this for you, it could save you thousands or tens of thousands in fines... View More
answered on Mar 31, 2022
This is actually an interesting issue. What was the intentional act? Police can say you intended to operate the vehicle in a sleepy state, unless you are a narcoleptic. If the sleep suddenly and without warning came upon you (bit into a magic apple perhaps) then you may have an argument that you... View More
answered on Mar 13, 2022
If you were asleep it could be a defense if you never woke up. But much more information would need to be known to determine if the defense could work for you. I suggest you set up a consultation with a good criminal lawyer.
About 15-20 years ago I had a criminal case in Union County Superior Court. Unable to find any paperwork I had associated with it. Currently I need the case number for a business license application. What would be a quick way to obtain any information about the case? I filed a Jeds request in... View More
answered on Mar 6, 2022
Best to go yourself to the court to the records department and ask them. Lots of things in the law are easier done at the court.
Had 5yrs but only did 6months, Wasn’t ready to give my all due to depression child had just died. But now he is, the rest of his kids need their dad and I need my husband. Being held with no bail.
answered on Mar 3, 2022
Like any judge they will consider the reason why you were in the program, why you left the program, your prior history and of course whether you turn yourself in or they had to find you on a warrant.
I rented the car in my name, used my bankcard to rent it which had a balance of no lower than 3,000 dollars at all time of me in possession of said vehicle/ property.. I also paid off the entire ballance for the said balance that had accumulated with the extra time I had the rental vehicle
answered on Feb 25, 2022
Yes you generally can, unless your rental agreement was for a 5 month term. Obviously, a lawyer would need to review your rental contract, but this charge is not unheard of for people who rent a car on a daily or weekly basis when they fail to turn back the car at the end of the rental period.
Acquaintance from my work got a 6mnth old pitbull puppy and didn't tell the landlord. He found out after the dog chewed the carpet and made her get rid of the dog. When we took the dog it had open wounds all over its body and was missing half her fur. After medications and medicated baths and... View More
answered on Feb 17, 2022
She gave you the dog, you accepted the dog, it’s yours. Tell her to go pound sand.
My husband’s business partner stole $20,000 from their joint business account after my husband was locked out of the online banking portal. It been going on for a couple of months and it’s clear the the former business partner had something to do with that; which I can only assume is bank fraud... View More
answered on Feb 15, 2022
You need a lawyer that handles litigation the lawyer fees however for these types of cases are never cheap as generally you will be in protracted litigation as people will generally try to hide their wrongful actions.
answered on Feb 10, 2022
You called the police and as a result of what you told the officers, your husband was criminally charged with simple assault. As a result of what occurred on that occasion, the police also asked you whether you want to file a domestic violence complaint against him - did you obtain a domestic... View More
the cashiers cheques received were from individuals, who I did not know .
answered on Feb 9, 2022
Not necessarily, but more information is needed to answer your question. I suggest that you setup a consultation with a business cybersecurity internet lawyer. That being said this could be a scam. Expect the lawyer to charge you a fee for the advise.
original indictment when the original Indictment was Dismissed by the court ? Nothing changed in the Superceding Indictment, the wording is the same as well as the offenses. Is this some sort of prosecutor delay tactic ? I was under the opinion that 2C: 1-9 prohibited that ?
answered on Feb 8, 2022
Its possible because the law doesn't say the prosecutor can't do it.
I suggest you re-read the last line of this law: . . .The former prosecution was terminated, after the complaint had been filed or the indictment found, by a final order or judgment for the defendant, which has... View More
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