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answered on Oct 26, 2024
It's understandable why someone would question the validity of a search warrant without a judge's hand-drawn signature. However, search warrants now often only contain the typed name of the judge who issued the warrant because law enforcement officers are permitted to apply for a search... View More 
2C:20-11b(1)
answered on Sep 23, 2024
Its the same penalty in Bloomfield as in any other court in Essex County or even the whole state; Up to 18 months in Jail, $10,000 fine. and 10 days community service assuming it is a first offense. The community service requirement increases if you have priors. That being said other penalties... View More
I was charged with simple assault and today is the arraignment, the complaint was made by the state not the victim. The even issued a warrant out for my arrest and I was incarcerated because of this, I’ve talked to some lawyers and they told me to plead not guilty, but would it make a difference... View More
answered on Aug 28, 2024
The answer is it depends on the court, prosecutor and judge you are dealing with some, Don't care what the victim wants and just want to protect the victim from possible future problems. Otherwise especially in more of the city courts tend to be more liberal and will follow the victims... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
Under federal law, the statute of limitations for a prisoner to file a lawsuit after being attacked or stabbed in prison is generally determined by the state's personal injury statute of limitations where the prison is located. Most states have a statute of limitations ranging from two to four... View More
I was supposed to be doing business with someone by purchasing a vehicle. They supposedly had a escrow company that was set up to collect the funds and mediate the transaction. They took my funds and they did not give me the vehicle in exchange. When I reached out to the seller and the company... View More
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answered on Jul 21, 2024
To retrieve your money from a wire fraud incident, you should act quickly. First, contact your bank or financial institution immediately to report the fraud. They can initiate a recall of the wire transfer and provide guidance on the next steps.
Next, file a report with your local law... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2024
Generall depends on the persons past record such as even if you have a outstanding warrant for a traffic ticket the judge could hold you over until trial. But generally for simple assualt most people are released the same day they see the judge, but again depends on the facts of the case, injury... View More
answered on Jun 16, 2024
A first time offender faces the same penalties as a previous offender its just that a first time offender has alternative disposition options to eliminate the possible jail time. (Still needs consent of the judge but generally given assuming the injuries were not that bad) Thus the general... View More
AC,NJ hotel and casino guest luggage in room after guest was locked out of room for trying to extend stay and payment was declined. The guest was not allowed to get belongings out of room, instead security went to room, opened guest personal belongings and proceeded to go through their... View More
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answered on May 27, 2024
In New Jersey, hotel staff and security are generally not allowed to search a guest's personal belongings without consent, even if the guest has been locked out of their room due to non-payment or other issues. The hotel may have the right to remove and store the guest's belongings, but... View More
Yes i filed a civil suit, and the contractor was still coming to my house the whole time to cut grass, while we had a court case going on. I thought that was witness tampering, but when i called the police, and told them we were fighting in court, they did nothing, and still allowed him to cut the... View More
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answered on May 24, 2024
Witness tampering involves attempting to influence, intimidate, or threaten a witness in connection with their testimony or participation in a legal proceeding. If the contractor was simply coming to your apartment to cut the grass as part of their regular duties, this alone does not constitute... View More
answered on May 13, 2024
No, not by itself it would not be paraphernalia, but for example if found with a spoon a needle and a lighter it would probably be an easy case for the prosecutor to win. Every case is different and depends on the facts and circumstances of its own.
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answered on May 13, 2024
By itself no. They are commonly considered drug paraphernalia and you can be charged with that offense in relation to possessing such baggies. However, being charged with drug paraphernalia in relation to these bags requires some sort of other evidence to suggest you intend to use the baggies to... View More
They caught me and wrote down price tags which total up into 539$ but most them were on sale it shouldn’t be more then 200$, cop were called he saw the video me and told I will receive something in mail for boscov’s for 150$ civil fine and they will send a court meet within a month if i don’t... View More
answered on Apr 25, 2024
First the price of the items for determining the amount taken for a shoplifting charge is based on the retail price of the items not the sale price of the items thus then fact that they were on sale is irrelevant to your charge.
Second yes you did jeopardize your future, but a good lawyer... View More
I’ve been on pretrial release for 809 days. They just offered me out of no where a plea to plead guilty ( lie) anc I’ll get probation for 24 months which is almost 5 years all together. A tactic to help my ex’s lawyers use this in family court .
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answered on Apr 23, 2024
If this case has indeed been lingering for that long you need to seek counsel. They can atleast speak to the Prosecution to shed some light on what has been going on and they can also do some things to force or push the State to stop sitting on your case. You need an experienced criminal defense... View More
25/100mg would have been more than enough for pain...intentional overdose
answered on Apr 20, 2024
I'm very sorry for the loss of your wife. Based on the brief post, it seems likely you are wondering about your legal rights. You could try to set up a consult with med mal/wrongful death law firms to discuss further. Most firms that handle such cases offer free initial consults. In addition... View More
death cert says natural causues..not true..some doctors agreed with me ...overdose
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answered on Apr 19, 2024
You should speak to a civil plaintiff attorney that specializes in medical Malpractice. Some of the bigger firms have lawyers on staff who are also medical professionals. Using you to request medical records on behalf of your wife they should be able to assess whether their is a viable case to... View More
how do i report a larceny?
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answered on Apr 12, 2024
Call your local police department and explain the situation to them. It is hard to give any other suggestion with the limited information provided. How old is your son? Does he pay you rent? What items were taken? Understand that if you go down this path with the police you are opening your son up... View More
I was sitting at a burger king parking lot when I was unaware the restaurant was closed. An officer came up to me and asked me questions which I answered before requesting my id. I was charged with obstruction after asking questions about if I had committed a crime (he didnt state a crime) and... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
If you're facing false obstruction charges, your first step should be to consult with a lawyer experienced in criminal defense. They can offer legal advice specific to your situation, help you understand your rights, and work towards having the charges dismissed. It’s important to gather any... View More
I was sitting at a burger king parking lot when I was unaware the restaurant was closed. An officer came up to me and asked me questions which I answered before requesting my id. I was charged with obstruction after asking questions about if I had committed a crime (he didnt state a crime) and... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2024
Their is no way for you to resolve this without a litigation process. You need to get representation. You need counsel to review the police reports and any officer body camera to see if the officer had any cause to investigate you under the law and to examine your legal defenses in court for... View More
I was sitting at a burger king parking lot when I was unaware the restaurant was closed. An officer came up to me and asked me questions which I answered before requesting my id. I was charged with obstruction after asking questions about if I had committed a crime (he didnt state a crime) and... View More
answered on Mar 23, 2024
Your only obstructing law enforcement in general if they were investigating a crime or had a reasonable suspicion that you were involved in a crime. Others reasons may exist such as the community care taker function, but everything is fact dependent. I would definately speak with a lawyer, they... View More
12 counts criminal charges drugs and weapons they claim 82 weapons and distribution of drugs Xanax and Valium
I wasn't selling it, ordered online from South Africa and I have a ATF license FFL and am a Ham radios operator.
Graves Act charged 1st time offence ever it was the... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2024
The State is not obligated to turn over evidence to the Defense until the matter is indicted. If they charge you on a Summons then they do not have a set time limit on when they have to indict the case. If they charge you on a Warrant and move to detain you at a Detention Hearing the defense is... View More
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