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answered on Jul 19, 2019
Its difficult to respond because I am not sure what the question is. Were you arrested? For what? Who searched you? What did they do? What did they find? What does the guest and the fight have to do with the police? Why were the police there? Was it in a car? Home? In Public? Additional... View More 
I cant survive on my salary and paying 65% of it, I cant pay full Alimony and I am behind over $205k I cant afford a lawyer i am 58 broke and have no savings. The court is draining me. IS there no one that can help me?
answered on Jun 26, 2019
You need to find a experienced family law attorney who can file a motion on your behalf requesting modification due to a change in circumstances. You should be prepared to fill out a new set of financial forms and be able to explain why your income has been reduced and why it is unlikely to be... View More
i am a licensed contractor in NJ I was harassed/discriminated against for months by a Home Depot Loss prevention employee who called the Toms River Police on myself and my construction crew because she profiles us as thieves (were Black) even though i spent 4k in the store that day and had... View More
answered on May 10, 2019
Discriminating against customers in the way you describe is a violation of the New Jersey Law Against Discrimination, which provides for compensatory damages, punitive damages, and payment of the plaintiff's attorneys' fees if the case prevails. An attorney considering filing such a... View More
It was more than 120days when it was heard so what can I do about it plus I was giving 6 months in jail. It was heard in different court
answered on Apr 26, 2019
DWIs and refusal cases are very serious and you can lose your license for 7 to 12 months for a first offense. You should consult with an attorney to see if the police followed the requirements in order to administer the Alcotest. Also, an attorney can examine whether the machine was calibrated... View More
She has been living in the same senior complex for 23 years and has never had anything written against her. Now that my father passed a year ago she needs help so I am staying with her temporarily. I have been here since Aug 2018 and do plan to leave if my mother can get strong enough to stay alone.
answered on Mar 28, 2019
Based on the facts provided thus far it appears that your mother may well have rights under various federal and state laws regarding disabled persons that are being violated. More facts are needed to make a determination as to your mother's options. You should promptly contact an attorney... View More
Only a Police report of an incident prior to any court activity.
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answered on Feb 8, 2019
You should look up New Jersey Court Rule 1:38 about that.
A currently elected and serving elected town council person ordered me from a sidewalk in front of his store during a public event, parade. The reason he made the order is simply that we have different point of view on how government is run and he does not like me. I was in the peaceful act of... View More
answered on Feb 5, 2019
Best to speak to a civil rights lawyer rather than a criminal lawyer.
i have been going for substance abuse treatment for 3 month and have been compliant. i still test positive for marijuana and i stopped going to treatment for two weeks, now my substance abuse treatment center is closing my patient case as non compliant. how can i fight this and stop having to go to... View More
answered on Jan 3, 2019
Best way to fight any legal battle is with an experienced Attorney, however drug testing and therapy is common for these types of cases and you would have to prove how it would effect you differently and in a more adverse way than others that are assigned the same treatment.
answered on Dec 20, 2018
You generally sign this form when you entered the program but even if you didn't the judge can order its release.
I met someone online while I’m in a relationship, the things turned over and I don’t want to meet this person anymore, since when I told him I don’t feel the same for him he started sending me text messages saying that he knows people that can go after me regarding my immigration status and... View More
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answered on Dec 8, 2018
Make things simple and just repeat the question.
Can I use whatever there's a manager at Applebees and a document stateing the were giving a surveillance video of the crime and the suspect is scene on the video and he not me. The victim gave a id and it match the person on video and not me. For instance i have really really long hair ( pass... View More
answered on Dec 6, 2018
You would generally look to hire a civil rights lawyer but just because the case was dismissed does not mean that the state did anything wrong.
I came up on JSUM Center wait list for charity care dental in 7.2017. I only recently remembered this as I had to go in for an emergency appt and said I recalled that I should already be on the list. Short of it is they have lied even while I found original pw, found out via human relatios that... View More
answered on Nov 27, 2018
Unless it is a public entity a dentist does not have to treat you and can refuse you as a patient or make you wait.
I thought I could stay up to 24 hours without penalty.
answered on Nov 6, 2018
With any parking ticket that is not marked mandatory court appearance I always suggest paying for it as it's not worth your time in court
Hello my ex girlfriend enter to my apartment without my permission, she took with her my tablet my cellphone my kindle my car keys and my personal identificación bank cards social security driver license took pictures of this information and used against me, in that day my daughter was here she is... View More
answered on Oct 16, 2018
You asked the same question on AVVO but this time, with my advice, you changed the word to permission.
Apparently, you think there is some magic answer which will solve your problem. You already have your answer
my exgirlfriend enter to my apartment without my concern, look through all my apartment for my personal stuff, took with her my tablet my cellphone my klinde, my car keys my driver license my social security card my banks cards, without my concern, she only gave back to me the next day my car keys... View More
answered on Oct 15, 2018
concern or permission?
You can sue. It takes a long time. How much is your monetary damages?
Does she have enough to pay any judgment?
No lawyer will accept this case on a contingency case.
Why don't you reort this to the police as a burglary?
Was pulled over out of district for a mantanice of lamp violation in nj by a out of town officer. He did jot contact the town police to write ticket in the book. Proceeded to say he is searching me cause he didn't like my attitude which I have recorded. Arrested me for alleged marijuana... View More
answered on Oct 1, 2018
you posted your question under criminal law you need to repost your question under civil rights so a civil rights lawyer will see your question.
Are there any laws or rights that protect the victims identity? The victim is afraid of being deported, but without her testimony the charges may be dropped. The attacker has already several victims but they are also afraid to speak up, and their experiences weren’t as traumatic.
answered on Sep 6, 2018
Generally, The victim should not have to worry about being deported for testifying about abuse if that is your question, although I would still suggest a consult with an immigration lawyer, as your question is not that clear.
we have been married since 2003 and she had her green card over 14 years ago.
is there anyway for her to get her US passport without the language test or using an attorney present etc.
she will be 65 this November.
appreciate any advise, paid or unpaid
answered on Aug 19, 2018
This neither civil rights nor social security. It is immigration.
If you are willing to spend money, then hire an immigration attorney. It appears there is a social security issue. Does a relatively small amount of money now reap a much larger amount later?
What is the monthly... View More
There is a law in my county in nj that states I can not walk into any public court house and record What ever I can see from a public view without prior written consent from the courthouse administrator. Which means I have to file an application to assert my freedom to record in public. Is this... View More
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answered on Aug 17, 2018
you must obtain permission from the court to record inside the courtroom.
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