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I was served with a temporary restraining order, but my ex claims someone is sending her anonymous letters, it says in the (TPO) she thinks its me because the handwriting is similar, that all she has on the Temporary order, is that enough evidence for a final restraining order?
answered on Sep 11, 2020
This is a case where you need to sit down with an experienced family law attorney to review each of the allegations advanced against you in your ex's domestic violence complaint to determine what proofs are needed to respond to the claims / testimony needed and how best to present that... View More 
State decided to pick up the terroristic threat charges what happens
answered on Sep 2, 2020
If your question is whether a person can be charged with domestic violence and have a TRO entered against them, go before a superior court judge on the charges and have the court dismiss the charges - the answer is yes. A judge can take testimony from the parties and determine that the allegations... View More
answered on Aug 26, 2020
From a procedural standpoint, DCPP gets a call from an anonymous source, school, police department, etc expressing concern for the welfare of a child in your household and it then sends out a representative to investigate. The purpose of the investigation is to determine whether the child is at... View More
answered on Aug 20, 2020
Speak with a lawyer about specifics for your case, BUT it depends on the case, and the court it is in. It is called pre-trial discovery so unless new evidence is found during the trial it should be presented to the defendants lawyer prior to the trial.
Deceased woman left a life insurance policy in her husband and son's name. The son was serving as her executor. Father told son her wishes were for him to divide it between her four children. He told dad he put it in his name because he didn't want to be taxed on it. His father said, in... View More
answered on Aug 19, 2020
You never stated who you where so you may not have any case at all but the father may.
answered on Aug 12, 2020
Depends on the offense committed assuming the offense is expungable. Speak with a lawyer to determine your eligibility.
answered on Aug 11, 2020
Without more information it would be impossible to tell you. You can also call the court and ask they will have all the information about the case.
"If the evidence so warrants, nothing in this section shall be deemed to preclude an indictment and conviction for aggravated assault or assault by auto under the provisions of N.J.S.2C:12-1."
I just want to clarify if this means that the defendant can be charged for both of these... View More
answered on Aug 4, 2020
More information is needed however, Generally a good lawyer can prevent a conviction on all of these charges and only have you plead to 1 or 2 out of 4, if you are in fact guilty of the crime. But everything depends on the facts of the case. If you don't have a lawyer get one as your looking... View More
Sleep deprivation and touching of intimate spaces over and over. Want force a deal for something I do not owe and am innocent of. I have signed nothing. do rights pertain to people who are not being detained but are being harassed and targeted too.
answered on Jul 28, 2020
Everything depends on the facts of your case such as were you put in a room and questioned for 16 hours probably yes. Were you put in a room for 2 hours and signed a Miranda Form probably not, but everything is up to the judge.
I have virtual court next week from a court date that’s been pushed back since March. My ex assaulted me, leaving me to have emergency eye surgery and vision loss. Can he still be sentenced to prison with everything going on? Thanks in advance.
answered on Jul 24, 2020
Yes he can still be sentenced to prison, make sure the prosecutor knows of your injuries.
Believe a man I love is being wronged and abused, for years; by one he thinks is his wife. After hearing from his family I've investigated; what's found is shocking?! This woman pushed him into marriage by having a child; And in 5 yrs 6 ms 19 ds, now…!? From " I Do"... View More
answered on Jul 19, 2020
Quickest way is to ask your lawyer as he or she will probably remember. If not the other quick way would be to call the court and ask.
answered on Jul 14, 2020
Very good question you should read the Omnibus orders that the Supreme Court has handed down for what you can and cannot do. Since we know nothing about your case it would be improper to advise you otherwise. If you have a lawyer best to ask him or her as they know your case..
This happened at a place of employment.
answered on Jul 14, 2020
Yes a statute of limitations does exist both for the criminal charges and the civil charges. Speak with a lawyer if you have been assaulted you may be entitled to a large recovery for your injuries.
My ex girlfriend (children's mother) assaulted me and was given a temporary refrain from order by criminal city court. We have two children together.
She was just served 4 days ago. Honestly, I want her off that order, its divided her from our children.
I forgive her for her... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2020
It lasts until either the court issues a final order or dismisses the case. Thus you will have to wait until your day in court. I suggest she hires a lawyer to give her the best chance of a dismissal.
I was arrested in 2004 and charged with two burglaries and two conspiracy the burglaries. I sat in Camden county jail for almost 6 months for them to investigate on trial. Now I know there was no evidence against me because I know I had nothing to do with it. I was set up by a former friend. Now I... View More
answered on Jul 13, 2020
A burglary conviction can be expunged if you are otherwise eligible (6 years since completion of sentence), no more than 2 disorderly persons offenses and no other felony convictions.
answered on Jul 10, 2020
There is a Federal Defenders Office in the New Jersey Federal District that you could speak with.
The police showed up and gave my neighbor those tickets today but it was yesterday. Also, the police office called him over from his own yard and asked him to step into the street to speak to him and he did but was holding an alcoholic beverage at the time
answered on Jul 5, 2020
Depends on the offense of what he was charged with on how long the police have to issue a violation. Some violation have as little as 30 days to be issued some have up to 5 years. Speak with a lawyer to determine what the statute of limitations is on your violation.
answered on Jul 3, 2020
If your looking for more than public records it would depend on how you are related to the case.
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