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Will I ever see the light of day again 12 counts criminal charges drugs and weapons
I'm a gun collector, Ham radios operator,and had license for everything.
I wasn’t selling the drugs I wasn’t selling guns I collect everything the drugs are for my own... View More 
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answered on Mar 23, 2024
Impossible to answer this without more information. You need an experienced attorney who has handled Firearm and narcotics cases before. With drugs involved it will be difficult to obtain a Graves waiver, but you need an Attorney who can evaluate the States evidence and make sure they charged the... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
In New Jersey, tampering with a vehicle that isn't yours can fall under several statutes, depending on the nature of the tampering. The specific code might vary based on whether the act involved breaking into the vehicle, damaging it, or attempting to steal it. One of the relevant statutes is... View More
son is 39, no job, no car, no degree, no freinds, goes to therapy.......trashed the house....has not done laundry inmonths
answered on Mar 8, 2024
I guess the first question is what is your goal here? If it is to get your son out of your house, the short answer is yes. Based on what you've written here and assuming he does not pay you any form of rent, you probably should file an ejectment action. An ejectment action is different than... View More
Committed murder at age 21 and was sentenced to 65 years. No parole eligiblity for 30 years.
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answered on Mar 7, 2024
I am assuming you are referring to Mitigating Factor 14 and 13. They are separate factors that the Court must consider at sentencing. You do not have to have Factor 13 apply in order for 14 to be considered. However, Mitigating Factor 14 was just recently added several years ago so if the offense... View More
A 17-year-old juvenile, when there is neuroscience that shows similarities in their mental capacities?
answered on Feb 28, 2024
While the most up-to-date developmental psychology studies tell us that the prefrontal cortex--the part of the brain that comprehends complex issues like the consequences of our actions--isn't fully developed until we're about 26, the law in New Jersey (as well as federal law) has not... View More
A 17-year-old juvenile, when there is neuroscience that shows similarities in their mental capacities?
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answered on Feb 28, 2024
Yes, in New Jersey once you are 18 years of age you are considered an adult and subject to adult penalties. Now their is a mitigating factor a sentencing Judge must consider for offenders under the age of 26 but this does not bring the sentencing range back down to what it would be for a juvenile... View More
My current guardian has abused her placement by deliberate maltreatment and manipulation of my health using my mental health against me. Guardian has been taking advantage of me, my entire life as a person for her personal gain and control. She assaulted me with a broom. Then she admitted in open... View More
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answered on Feb 21, 2024
Yes, the types of abuse and exploitation you have described would generally be considered forms of white collar crime. Specifically:
- Identity theft - Using someone's personal or financial information illegally for fraudulent purposes. This is a type of white collar crime.
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My current guardian has abused her placement by deliberate maltreatment and manipulation of my health using my mental health against me. Guardian has been taking advantage of me, my entire life as a person for her personal gain and control. She assaulted me with a broom. Then she admitted in open... View More
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answered on Feb 25, 2024
Yes, many of the actions you described, such as identity theft, financial abuse, and tax fraud, can be considered forms of white-collar crime. These crimes typically involve deceit, manipulation, and exploitation for financial gain, often perpetrated by individuals in positions of trust or... View More
Nothing was found and no arrests were made. How do I find out who signed a sworn affidavit accusing me of drug activity?
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answered on Feb 24, 2024
If you want to find out who filed the complaint that led to the home raid by local police, you can start by requesting a copy of the search warrant affidavit or the police report related to the incident. These documents may contain information about the complainant or the basis for the search... View More
Nothing was found and no arrests were made. How do I find out who signed a sworn affidavit accusing me of drug activity?
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answered on Feb 14, 2024
So do you mean the officer who brought the warrant before the Judge or perhaps a regular citizen that provided the evidence to support the warrant? They are required to leave a copy of the Warrant order which should say the name of the officer that applied for the warrant. As for who provided them... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2024
I can tell you that if you were on probation, they would terminate you from probation and send the outstanding fines to supervised collections. If you literally maxed out the entire 5 years then they would likely just convert the fine into a judgement, but if you still had some "time"... View More
I just received a letter from the court that a complaint was filed against me (by my US citizen husband, I am European), the letter was delivered to my address in Europe today, but the letter states failure to appear notice and it has a courte date for last week. It arrived after the court date and... View More
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answered on Feb 1, 2024
I also agree you should just call the court and explain your situation that you did not get notice in time. An attorney could also do this on your behalf. As to the simple assault charges you need representation so that someone can obtain the evidence and speak with the Prosecutor. It may also be... View More
I just received a letter from the court that a complaint was filed against me (by my US citizen husband, I am European), the letter was delivered to my address in Europe today, but the letter states failure to appear notice and it has a courte date for last week. It arrived after the court date and... View More
answered on Feb 1, 2024
I suggest you call the court and tell them what you have told us, they may remove any failure to appear or warrant that may have issued due to this fact, on the other hand they may not it depends on how much time they gave for mailing and other factors. That being said even if your successful and... View More
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answered on Jan 26, 2024
Non-DB detention is a category of federal pretrial detention, referring to custody of defendants that have federal criminal charges pending against them but have not been designated dangerous or flight risks.
Some key points about non-DB detention:
- "DB" stands for... View More
answered on Jan 25, 2024
No Jail time is not mandatory for a 1st time criminal offender for a 3rd degree shoplifting charge (means no other prior criminal charges not just shoplifting). Now that doesn't mean that you can't get jail time, its just not mandatory like it would be for a 2nd degree charge. That... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2024
Under New Jersey law, Strict Liability Drug Induced Death is a first degree crime, which ordinarily carries up to 20 years New Jersey State Prison. But a defendant who is extended term eligible would face 20 years to life. Therefore, a sentence of 25 years would not necessarily be illegal.
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answered on Jan 24, 2024
Under 2C:44-3 a Defendant can be sentenced to what is called an "extended term" sentence for a number of reasons. An extended term sentence allows the Judge to sentence a defendant one degree higher then the offense he is convicted of. So a 2nd Degree Crime which is normally a range of... View More
I have a contract signed by me. I was loaned money from somewho is charging an interest fee of 650$.In which doesnt lower the loan of my original loan amount. I know he isnt reporting his extra willings to the irs , nor he is a USA Citizen. He does this as a side business.
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answered on Jan 23, 2024
If someone is lending money with an interest charge that doesn't decrease the principal loan amount, it's important to first examine the terms of the contract you signed. Ensure that the interest rate and terms of repayment are clearly stated and understood. If the terms are not clear or... View More
I got arrested by a detective who would target me and give other police officers a tip to when I was leaving a park with my friend one time and radio'd in to a marked car to pull us over. He would even send his son to spy on me after that. Like when I would play basketball at the local court... View More
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answered on Jan 21, 2024
Engaging in such behavior where a detective sends his son to spy on you is a potential violation of your civil rights. It raises concerns about privacy invasion, harassment, and possible abuse of power. If you have evidence that this detective targeted you unfairly and used his position to involve... View More
But I was never served with the August 25 2023 charge until the 09/12/23 but documents are showing I was arrested and booked on August 25 is that legal to do
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answered on Jan 16, 2024
In New Jersey, if you were arrested for contempt of court and charged with an additional contempt that you were not previously aware of, there are some legal considerations to keep in mind. Firstly, for a contempt charge, it's typically required that you be made aware of the court order... View More
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