answered on Sep 21, 2021
At 18 you are considered an adult in the criminal justice system so you face adult penalties which at the minimum for any theft offense is up to 180 days in jail, fines, probation etc if the amount is up to $200.00. Over $200 but less than $500 up to 18 months in jail, fines probation and Over... Read more »
Is this stealing? How can one alert the authorities if this is against Minnesota or federal law?
answered on Aug 11, 2021
Too many questions would need to be asked before we could give you a correct answer. You will need to setup a consultation with a lawyer.
May 20th 2021 I recieved, signed and sent back an authorization to repair form that the bodyshop had sent me. This document listed acceptable payment methods one of which was any "major credit card". Relationahip between bodyshop and I has gone down hill since then and around June 3rd... Read more »
answered on Jun 19, 2021
I would file suit in New Jersey against the BMW dealer under the Consumer Fraud Act and obtain jurisdiction over the body shop in the New Jersey case, using the long-arm statute and the entire controversy doctrine. However, this type of case can only be taken on a retainer and hourly basis. The New... Read more »
The doctor could have used Labcore or Quest, both in network labs. However, he sent them to an out of network lab, without my knowledge or permission. Can the lab he sent them to bill me?
I posted a picture of my client, no face, no identifying markers. I thought I had permission based on a text conversation because she did not sign a media release. she asked me to remove it, i did immediately, she wrote me after and said she is suing me (after the photo was removed). Can I still... Read more »
answered on Apr 29, 2021
More information is needed. But anyone can sue, whether they have a serious claim is another thing.
Harassing us,threatening, & bullying us. He breeched the lease in several areas, was supposed to supply electric to outbuilding, has not, refusing to pay credits when He either refused to do the work or sent his maintenance guy out here to start projects last May, & never returned. When we... Read more »
answered on Apr 25, 2021
Make an appointment with Legal Aid to determine whether you qualify. Call your County Court House for information about contacting Legal Aid.
Binance has over 300k in stolen assets, and refuses to return it or cooperate with investigation, and also locked my account.
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
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... Read more »
I feel like this is illegal
answered on Mar 21, 2021
Sorry to disappoint you but once your car has been repossessed no creditor is obligated to accept anything less than full payment. You really need to retain an experienced Bankruptcy attorney and file a Chapter 7 or Chapter 13 on Monday, depending on your overall situation.
Original debt is $2500. Has received more than $3800 in payments via state tax returns and has not released lien on School Transcript and still claims I owe despite paying over $3800. Has not given any paperwork related to my file despite repeated request. Was condescending when requested and even... Read more »
answered on Mar 10, 2021
Your situation would have to be determined in an in person consultation and review of all relevant documents. Depending on what is learned from that, you MAY have a cause of action under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act. Sometimes a simple but strong letter from an experienced civil... Read more »
Is the time period for collecting on credit card debt calculated from the date of the last credit charge? Say a creditor is trying to collect on credit card debt that includes charges that are more than 6 years old (older than the statute of limitations) can they still collect on those charges or... Read more »
answered on Feb 14, 2021
The only thing that actually matters is whether or not you intend to pay the debt or file for bankruptcy to eliminate this and any other dischargeable debts that you may have. The relevant statute of limitations is six years.
answered on Feb 12, 2021
It will depend on what the original insurance carrier disclosure statements say.
I did a confession of judgment for a merchant cash advance, I had to close a small businesses that I had and with the confession of judgment the cash advance companie got a judgment against me, I read that confession of judgment doesn't apply out of the state of NY, I live in New Jersey an... Read more »
answered on Feb 10, 2021
Likely it will not be vacated bc you agreed to it. Hire a bankruptcy attorney to evaluate your financial situation and consider filing chapter 7 to eliminate the judgment.
Resulted in my driver's license being suspended, not being able to drive, the new car not being able to be driven, and DMV wanting to fill out forms with process times of 7-10 business days, plus cost of restoration plus daily suspension fees.
answered on Jan 14, 2021
You have an excellent cause of action to file a civil action against the dealership to recover any damages you nhave sustained. Further, you may wish to file a criminal complaint also. However, when demanding payment for damages do not threaten filing a criminal complaint if the dealership refuses... Read more »
Orig contract signed 1/3/20. New agreement is for another 14 days but it has been over a month and repairs are incomplete with damages. His lawyer is pressuring for the last payment of $38K. Looking for a Lawyer who can assist us enforce a time frame and completion of the job. If not, we would like... Read more »
answered on Dec 26, 2020
NO! You need to retain your own attorney, who has extensive experience in handling cases involving Home Improvement Contractor cases. Very few if any Home Improvement Contractors write contracts that are in compliance with the Home Improvement Contractor's Act and therefore, almost certainly... Read more »
I plan to give my son my last name right away and maybe change it down the road, after I see some changes in the father. How would I go about changing my sons name to his down the road? I heard I have up to 1 year to change it without a lawyer but I don't really know New Jersey law on that or... Read more »
answered on Nov 12, 2020
The process is actually quite simple to change the birth certificate.
To start, go to "Correcting a Vital Record in New Jersey" at https://www.nj.gov/health/vital/correcting-vital/#2
If, you are uncertain or unable to find the correct form, you can also call... Read more »
I purchased life insurance from Colonial Penn a few months ago. Last week a rep called me and tried to get me to upgrade. I told him no at least six times. he was very aggressive and pushy. I got a letter the other day saying "Congratulations! As we have discussed over the telephone, you made... Read more »
answered on Nov 3, 2020
Selling you coverage you did not want and did not ask for is not permissible. You should call the company and try to get the change reversed and the coverage that you want reinstated at the original premium that you were happy with. If the company refuses to do it, you should contact a consumer... Read more »
I paid in full for a service and got an appointment date and time. On the day of the appointment I sent a text to the owner letting them know I would be on my way to which they answered all appointments were cancelled that day. I asked for a refund and was told no refunds. I have asked kindly... Read more »
answered on Oct 30, 2020
The answer is "YES". The recourse which requires retaining an experienced civil litigation attorney and it is very powerful. The New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act, provides for triple damages plus attorney fees and costs. There is no basis for a refusal to make a refund when a service is not... Read more »
This account was compromised in 2006 I closed the account with the negative balance of around $350. The account was charged fees bringing the account negative $465. Bank of America is suing me for over $4k. Isn’t there a Statute of Limiations in NJ?
answered on Oct 29, 2020
In New Jersey, the statute of limitations range from four to six years, depending on the type of debt. Once the statute of limitations is up, the debt becomes known as “time-barred” debt.
Debt collectors can still contact you regarding time-barred debt, and if you start to make payments... Read more »
I had an L visa. The lawyers hired by my spouse’s company were supposed to file an extension petition with the USCIS for me since we were to return home 2 weeks after my I-94 expiration. However, they did not file the petition properly. Therefore, the USCIS sent a Notice of Deficiency to them,... Read more »
answered on Oct 6, 2020
It would be worth your while to at least register a bar complaint against any attorney you feel acted in bad faith. As far as a lawsuit, your best bet would be to consult with an attorney regarding the facts in the case to get an idea if that would be effective.
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