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1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Juvenile Law for New Jersey on
Q: Must a parent be present when a guidance counselor asks questions that can incriminate a 12-year-old student?
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
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 may be charged with something, setup a consultation with a lawyer. It may... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Employment Discrimination and Employment Law for New Jersey on
Q: Is it religious discrimination if employer gives raise to all vaccinated employees but not those w religious exemption?

I’m still able and required to fulfill the same job duties as my co workers but I’m being singled out from a significant raise due my religious exemption vs vaccination.

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answered on Mar 30, 2022

It could be. How large is this employer? How many employees are there in total that received raises? Were your co-workers employees longer than you were with this company? Do they have the same type of job as you do? The employer must be able to articulate the reasons why you were not treated... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Traffic Tickets for New Jersey on
Q: My adult son has a hidden disability. How can this be relayed to a police officer if he gets pulled over?
H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Mar 23, 2022

The answer would depend on your son's disability. If it is mental or hearing you may want to have him give the officer a letter from a doctor with his license, registration and insurance as soon as he is stopped. Remember that license, insurance and registration documents must be given to... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Civil Rights for New Jersey on
Q: Does my case qualify for a Removal From State to Federal? Divorce was filed may 2019. The same time the Covid Pandemic..

was sweeping the nation. Motions and evidence submitted have never been acknowledged despite having the usps return receipts to prove they were recieved. After an emergency child support hearing garnished 66% of my wages including paying for daycare that was closed due to the pandemic I had to file... View More

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answered on Feb 9, 2022

Divorce cases are rarely if ever removed to Federal Court. If you don't like a trial court ruling you can appeal to the Appellate Division. But statistically you will lose.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: lost my relatives government papers such passport, birth and marriage certificate. What wil happen if they call police
Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on Feb 7, 2022

I presume you are asking:

if one of your relatives contacts the local police department for assistance (i.e. a 911 call), do the police officers responding to the 911 call from them have the right to ask for their passports, birth certificates, etc as part of their response to the...
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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for New Jersey on
Q: Can you get in trouble for traveling in NJ with a firearm and ammo. If you have illegal tinted windows on your car

I know I can get a ticket for the tinted windows. But will I have any more trouble because of the fire arms and ammo in the car. I am traveling with the firearms completely legal

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Dec 19, 2021

If you follow all the rules that NJ requires for being an interstate driver with a gun you can do it legally, but I would suggest not traveling to NJ with a gun if you are going to have tinted windows.

1 Answer | Asked in Personal Injury, Civil Rights, Health Care Law and Medical Malpractice for New Jersey on
Q: I want to file a civil complaint in the District court of NJ pro se and In forma Pauperus .

Where do I need to send the complaint to if it is: 1. local police department 2. county prosecutors office 3. County Correctional center 4. Apartment complex All include multiple defendants .

Do I send it to the District court with the complaint and copies and summons or what paperwork... View More

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answered on Dec 3, 2021

You are not a trained attorney. You do not know the Court Rules, Rules of Evidence, case law, nor are you trained how to handle a legal case, especially if litigation is involved. However, if you do not retain counsel, and the opposing party does have counsel, you could get slaughtered... View More

4 Answers | Asked in Immigration Law, Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Health Care Law for New Jersey on
Q: HIV positive Ayslum requested

Dear Sir/Madam

I came to the USA on 12 November 2020 from Freetown Sierra Leone . I have a bad news from when I was sick I went to the medical hospital they told me the I am HIV positive.

I have to tell the news back home to my friend and relatives but I could not bear what they... View More

Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
Nadine C. Atkinson-Flowers
answered on Oct 31, 2021

Sorry to hear this. You can apply for asylum but be prepared to present a lot of evidence to back up your claim. Good luck.

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1 Answer | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Civil Rights for New Jersey on
Q: Why isn't dmv surcharge considered double jeopardy you paid a city and then you have to pay dmv for the same offence

Double Jeopardy

The Fifth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution provides, "No person shall … be subject for the same offence

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on Oct 28, 2021

Good Question, I believe the court would findthat since you are warned about it before by the law/regulation it is not double jeopardy.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for New Jersey on
Q: How do I get a discrimination lawyer
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 17, 2021

You could use the Find-a-Lawyer tab above. You could search independently on your own online. You could check the resources of the New Jersey State Bar Association. A local library might be able to offer additional resources. Good luck

Tim Akpinar

1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for New Jersey on
Q: my friend home is in atlanta,GA can our family stay his home legally for address proof. So that my son can go school
Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Aug 15, 2021

You did not define the word 'stay'. If you mea=n reside full time. Then your son is able to attend school in the municipality in which the home is located. You will need to provide the necessary proofs to the Board of Education of the municipality such as written lease, proof of payment... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Civil Rights for New Jersey on
Q: Can i be emanispated at the age of 17 because of a verbal abusive guardian in Nj?

I have a job and am getting a good amount of money. I am in school still but will any of this interfere with getting emanispated. Even if i continue to go to school and take care of myself.

Richard Diamond
Richard Diamond
answered on Aug 5, 2021

Before deciding you need to be emancipated, go online and do a google search on available social services for teen counseling programs in your area to help prepare you for a change in your life. Counseling can help you better handle the abusive communications, assist you in understanding what... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Probate, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Civil Rights and Elder Law for New Jersey on
Q: My Aunt (now deceased-covid) had a will in 2008. The person on that will is contesting “new” will. Stating incompetent

He already took her 2 friends estates. She got angry and devised a new will. A lot of $ involved.

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on May 30, 2021

This person obviously knows what he is doing so you better get a good lawyer to make sure he doesn't win.

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1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Civil Rights and Municipal Law for New Jersey on
Q: Neighbor filed a municipal complaint about me calling police about loud noise music blasting all hours of the night

Claims my Ring Doorbell camera is pointed directly at her front door. We live directly across the street from each other

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on May 24, 2021

I would suggest that you contact a good criminal lawyer as it sounds like you may have some defenses to your case. Most of us criminal lawyers offer free in office consultation.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Rights, Constitutional Law, Domestic Violence and Municipal Law for New Jersey on
Q: i am a victim of terroristic threat. i would like to take action against however dont know how/where to start. direct me

hello, after reading 2C:12-3 - Terroristic threats

i realized that i am a victim of terroristic threat. i would like to take action against however don't know how or where to start. can you direct me please?

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on May 21, 2021

If it is currently ongoing or recent you may want to call the police.

1 Answer | Asked in Civil Litigation, Criminal Law, Estate Planning and Civil Rights for New Jersey on
Q: Can the township impound my travel trailer that is in my brothers yard??

Brother said it’s ok, haven’t gotten any no ice

H. Scott Aalsberg
H. Scott Aalsberg
answered on May 19, 2021

Maybe we would need to know the reason it was impounded to answer the question properly.

2 Answers | Asked in Civil Rights, Consumer Law and Criminal Law for New Jersey on
Q: I am a victim of theft by deception $14K, i filed in township municipal court . is that the correct action.

2 desired outcomes i am looking for

- stop this crime from happening to others( looks like this contractor has already done this with many other homeowners in princeton, monroe,hillsborough,flemington,south brunswick )

- refund of my money

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answered on Apr 1, 2021

This is a Civil case that must be filed in Superior Court, Law Division. As someone who has successfully handled a significant number of these cases, I can make some statements with a very high degree of certainty, which is good news for you. It is extremely rare that any Home Improvement... View More

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3 Answers | Asked in Divorce, Immigration Law, Civil Rights and International Law for New Jersey on
Q: Hypothetically let's say an immigrant married a US resident, and planned on creating a life here in the US together.

However the immigrant through time and lifestyle choices and even personal relationships, no longer felt the relationship they were in was feesable for them and the US resident to remain as a couple.

However the immigrant has a job and a life that they enjoy as well they may have even... View More

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answered on Mar 5, 2021

What you describe is real life that repeats itself throughout the country in every state. You need to retain an experienced matrimonial and immigration attorney otherwise you will be in over your head. No hypotheticals about it!

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1 Answer | Asked in Contracts, Real Estate Law and Civil Rights for New Jersey on
Q: My lease will expire April 15 , I did ask my landlord to stay until June 15 , she can raise 25% rent for 2 months?

My rent now is 1,950

She ask 5k for 2 months and pay up front

April 1. She can do that ?

Who can help me ?

Morris Leo Greb
Morris Leo Greb
answered on Feb 8, 2021

Unless there are rent control laws in your municipality, once the lease ends, the Landlord may change the terms of the lease. Your options is either to agree to the rent requested, attempt to negotiate a more reasonable rent, or move out.

4 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Civil Rights and Family Law for New Jersey on
Q: What do I do if it's my second time being falsely accused of domestic violence and I feel like I was discriminated

This time when I went to pick my child's from his house he dragged me out slashed my tires broke my phone in front of the kids

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answered on Dec 1, 2020

You really need to retain an experienced matrimonial attorney to obtain a Final Domestic Violence Restraining Order against him and contact the municipal prosecutor to file criminal charges against him. During this pandemic, you have a choice of either seeing your attorney in person or by way of a... View More

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