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My boyfriend was asked to ride a street bike with his friend to his house. During the short ride my boyfriend was pulled over and given tickets for it being unregistered etc. it was not reported stolen and he did not know it indeed was stolen. Later on he gained knowledge the friend had stolen two... View More 
answered on Feb 5, 2022
You do the same thing anyone who is charged with a crime does, hire a good lawyer to try to prove your innocent of the crime.
Now when my ex signs an affidavit admitting this all happened because she was spiteful and lied, wouldn't I be able to file a motion to dismiss the search warrant? The TRO was already dismissed because she didn't show up to court.
Also, the charge is a certain persons offense... View More
answered on Jan 29, 2022
You both need lawyers. If she admits to filing a false report which resulted in a warrant she could be arrested. Nonetheless, not the polices fault and they validly searched your home and found weapons. If there are defenses then you need a lawyer to advocate them. Otherwise you face mandatory... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2022
Jail Time, Community Service, etc. Just depends on how far you go ahead with the plans or threats as it could be as little as 3 to 5 years in jail or even more. If you are charged with said offense, speak with a lawyer ASAP.
answered on Jan 19, 2022
Based on your description, no. A search warrant relates to the search, not the arrest. An arrest warrant is usually open ended and does not expire until executed.
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 as it is considered an invasion of privacy. Can I legally sue?
answered on Jan 17, 2022
The answer will depend on many factors which are unknown the main being who is the person the phone plan is under, and who paid for the phone etc.
what can happen at court
answered on Jan 12, 2022
Yes, you could get jail time on both charges, but the amount of time will depend on the facts of your case and how good of a lawyer you have representing you to defend the charges. Generally, the better your fact and the better the lawyer that you choose, the better your chances are of avoiding or... View More
He has 2 possession charges and theft under $200.
answered on Jan 10, 2022
Your friend should ask his lawyer as we don't know anything about his case here online.
Can somebody be charged any charge relating to a weapon if there is insufficient evidence? If not will those charges be able to be reduced or dropped?
answered on Jan 5, 2022
Yes insufficient evidence can lead to charges being dropped or reduced. That being said what you consider insufficient may not be what the state considers insufficient. Speak with a lawyer to learn what is and isn't insufficient evidence if you are charged with a crime, expect a lawyer to... View More
My fiancé is being charged with that charge however there is not a strong case against him, with that being said is there anyway to reduce that charge to something more minor, if not what would be the least amount of time he would be eligible to receive?
answered on Jan 5, 2022
Robbery is always a tough charge to defend against. That being said everything would depend on the facts of his case (like you said how strong the evidence is against him) and how good of a lawyer he hires to defend the charge. Generally, with a better lawyer you will get a better result. If... 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. Can I legally sue?
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answered on Jan 4, 2022
Let's approach this issue differently for a moment. Let's assume that your mother did install an app on your phone and that it was done without your permission. At age 25, what is it that your mother is going to find out about you that you care less about any longer? I am not trying to... View More
Today was my fiancés pre-indictment hearing, we have been waiting to hear about any discovery found, the strength of the evidence (which as we know it isn’t too strong), the possible charges, etc. However the lawyer did not show and the pre-indictment hearing was literally under five minutes and... View More
answered on Dec 16, 2021
If you paid your lawyer he/she should have appeared for the hearing. It is an important hearing, but generally your lawyer would have already spoken to the prosecutor and some lawyers even go to the court house to pickup that discovery also prior to the hearing because many hearings today are not... View More
With no permit
answered on Dec 12, 2021
The answer depends on several factors such as who charged you state or federal, was the gone used in a commission of a crime etc. Speak with a lawyer this is a serious charge and generally has a mandatory term of imprisonment.
answered on Dec 9, 2021
Any domestic violence conviction will prohibit your obtaining a FID. Additionally, the following offences prohibit the possession of a firearm: robbery, aggravated assault, burglary, arson, extortion, homicide, kidnapping, escape, sexual assault, aggravated sexual assault, endangering the welfare... View More
The person threatened my life and inturn i threatened hers, they had coworkers taking her side and lied to cops about her being scared for her life so i got arrested because they said that i said id kill her but her coworkers said that she didn't say that apparently.
answered on Dec 8, 2021
All you can do is hire a lawyer and hope these people either change their testimony or get caught in the lie. Not easy to do, but you don't have many options to prove they are lying.
It was on an assault case that was In 2003 and the order a bench warrant for 2004. But the guy who filed the charges moved to Florida and passed away in Florida. But my boyfriend told me that he was defending himself after the guy knock my boyfriend's glasses off his face and he couldn't see.
answered on Dec 1, 2021
The states cooperate in terms of arresting people wanted on another state's warrant. Your boyfriend will be subject to extradition, which means that PA will call the NJ entity that issued the warrant and ask if NJ wants to come and get him or if PA should release him. If NJ indicates that... View More
One charge was ended and completed in probation in 2019(filed 2018) plus all fines paid. I had a smaller, minor charge from 2017 (failure to give CDS to police) which ended in just fines. Both cases went to superior court. The latter charge is a possession/distribution charge. Thinking back, I... View More
answered on Nov 28, 2021
The best way to know for certain whether you are eligible for an expungement is to reach out to an attorney who can look up any and all charges that come up in your name and let you know if you qualify or not. Many of us offer free consultations, and when called for an expungement case, will look... View More
answered on Dec 1, 2021
Armed robbery is a 1st degree offense in NJ, which means it carries a possible sentence of 10-20 years in state prison and because it falls under the No Early Release Act, a person convicted of it would served 85% of whatever amount of time sentenced before becoming eligible for parole. There is... View More
They only charged me with obstruction this is my first charge over 18 do you think I'll do some time?
answered on Nov 18, 2021
Maybe it will all depend on how bad your juvy record is and whether you are still on probation for any of those charges. You got really lucky that you only got that charge.
Due domestic violence with my fiancé.
answered on Nov 13, 2021
The answer is yes it is possible as anything is possible, but it will depend mostly on the facts of your case, what defense can be applied to get you the result that you want and how good of a lawyer you hire.
My friend's ex-wife has a final restraining order against him. Their daughter will be getting married next year and he wonders if he will be able to attend and walk her down the aisle.
answered on Nov 12, 2021
The short answer is that without a consent order permitting both of them to be at the same function together, it is a violation of the restraining order and he can be arrested and criminally charged. My suggestion is that he ( through counsel or through a mutual acquaintance) reach out to the ex... View More
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