Gun charges are always the hardest to win as the State will put the most resources in them. I suggest hiring a good criminal lawyer to give you the best chance of winning.

Unfortunately these types of crimes have no statute of limitations so they can even prosecute you 40 years later such as what they have done with many priests. The problem is this is one persons word against another, thus make sure he gets a great lawyer as its only chance of staying out of jail... View More

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answered on Jul 25, 2023

Yes, an attorney can be of assistance in obtaining a copy of your arrest record from an agency that has been unresponsive

You need to speak to a Maryland attorney,

Generally you would want a civil litigation lawyer to handle this type of matter. But even if you call the wrong lawyer many times they can refer you to someone who does.

Please make an appointment with an attorney about your problem. The issues raised are too broad for this platform.

Unfortunately you cannot expunge traffic violations only criminal charges in NJ

It appears you might be eligible to petition the court for expungement, but more information is required to offer a legal opinion. Speaking to an expungement attorney about this on the telephone should help clarify any possible issues.

The form of this question is difficult to understand. A defendant can get a favorable plea agreement for a variety of reasons. Cooperating with authorities as an informant is only one of many. A defense attorney who can identify a meritorious pretrial motion can also negotiate a favorable plea deal... View More

Yes they can charge you even up to a year later for criminal cases in Municipal Court. That being said I would suggest hiring a lawyer you may have a defense in this case. Most of us criminal lawyers offer a free in office consultation, I would suggest that you set one up.

Your criminal case was dismissed, thus, as long as you present the evidence of its dismissal and have not pled to a crime of moral turpitude, your visa should be approved in my professional opinion.

And the use of such a device can still be illegal depending on what your using it for.

I guess what your saying is possible and I have heard rumors like this, but I have never seen it happen here in NJ.

You should ask an attorney where you think you may be arrested. But many states will extradite for a warrant from NJ.

Generally speaking this will appear in any background check unless the defendant petitions for and is granted an order of expungement. But more information is required to answer this question under these circumstances. Contacting a criminal defense attorney to discuss this in greater detail is a... View More

Could be as little as 2/3 but honestly only his lawyer would know and he/she should be the one giving you this answer as we can only guess without knowing much more about his case.

Yes you should be concerned whenever you get a criminal charge as you do have two. But if you get a good lawyer you can rest assured that you are doing all that you can to win, reduce or eliminate the penalties that your facing. Most of us criminal lawyers offer a free in office consultation, so... View More

If you have this charge you should hire a good NJ criminal lawyer as your looking at up to 30 days in jail if convicted plus a criminal record. Most of us criminal lawyers offer a free in office consultation, I suggest that you should set one up.

You posted this question to the NY attorney's forum. Try posting it again in NJ. Good luck!

In New Jersey, yes. It’s in the plea form. A defendant must provide the sample and pay for the testing.