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answered on Jul 29, 2022
As long as your camera is legally entitled to be where is, it's perfectly fine to photograph or record whatever is in its line of sight. Certain things are illegal, recording people using your bathroom facilities, as an example. Otherwise it's not a problem.
My 15 year old son got a tattoo by a girl who is 15 too at her house with 5 other kids also getting tattoos can I sue parents make them pay for tattoo removal
answered on Jul 28, 2022
Yes you can try to sue the parents, you may also try to go to the police and have child endangerment charges filed.
Could my 18 year old boy friend get in trouble for me being at his home being 17 and being kicked out my family’s home
answered on Jul 25, 2022
You are 17 yours old and you and your mother had a fight. As a result, you have decided to move in with your 18-year-old boyfriend. I presume that your mother wants you to come home and you do not want to do so. I'm also guessing that you are still in high school, so the next question is what... View More
I am currently living in Jersey City, NJ. In Nov 2021, several NJ state police officers searched my home ("Unit #1") and arrested me for two possessing/distributing criminal charges. During the search and arrest, the police officers didn’t show me neither the search warrant nor the... View More
answered on Jul 23, 2022
Yes a civil attorney can help you but unfortunately most will require you to pay a retainer and pay their hourly rate. A few that I know of will reduce the hourly rate if you give them a percentage of the case but they are few and far between.
Found in my car which my boyfriend was driving at the time of arrest.
answered on Jun 26, 2022
The answer to this question depends on the specific facts of the case and, perhaps more importantly, prosecutorial discretion.
I live in NJ. I am a crime victim. One defendant pled guilty to other charges and the charges related to my case were dismissed. Second defendant pled guilty and is currently on probation and paying restitution to me. Third defendant is a fugitive (so, open case). I appeared in court and made... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2022
Being a crime victim is not a reason to be excused for jury duty, but a criminal lawyer may not want you on the case because of it. However, that being said generally you won't be on the only one on the jury that is a victim of the crime. In the last few years more and more people seem to be... View More
I am in NJ and the other participant is either in NJ or NY.
answered on Jun 24, 2022
Yes, NJ is a one person consent state, but I cannot advise you about NY law. Good luck.
Specifically, can the 14 1/2 year old be convicted under the child endangerment stature?
answered on Jun 19, 2022
To answer this question, more information is required. An attorney, upon entering his or her appearance in court on a client's behalf, can demand and obtain the discovery. The answers to questions like this depend on the discovery provided by the State. This is preferable to speculating about... View More
answered on Jun 12, 2022
A person charged under N.J.S.A. 39:3-29a faces fines and costs totaling $190, and possibly up to $440 if the person is a driver or operator of an omnibus. It is a good idea to speak on the telephone to a lawyer to review all the details.
answered on Jun 7, 2022
Just because you're in a hospital does not mean that you're immune from getting a drug charge. That being said based on the facts of your case you may have a defense. I would suggest that you set up one of the free in office consultation that most of us criminal lawyers offer.
answered on Jun 7, 2022
Assuming that you mean jerseys bearing the registered trademark of a sports team, it is the seller of infringing goods who is liable for the trademark infringement, not the buyer.
I am looking for information on the potential outcome for the above. There was harm done to a child and involvement of DCPP, the assault done to the child has not been established in court due to postponement. I am curious about this outcome as it will severely affect parental time and the... View More
answered on May 30, 2022
Jail time certainly looks like it is almost certain for the above offender as this person has multiple charges that could lead to that. That being said everything depends on the facts of the case and how good of a lawyer the defendant hires and lastly never under estimate luck.
answered on May 30, 2022
An attorney would need to review the power of attorney document to properly answer your question to determine whether the powers remain effective after the onset of a disability. Every attorney will write, the power of attorney to the clients wishes and the word general is just that general and... View More
answered on May 28, 2022
The answer is it depends on the facts of the case but if a parent was required to be present at all times, then a guidance counselor would not be able to speak to any child. If your child has been charged or you think he/she may be charged with something, setup a consultation with a lawyer. It... View More
answered on May 28, 2022
The answer is it depends on the facts of the case but if a parent was required to be present at all times, then a guidance counselor would not be able to speak to any child. If your child has been charged or you think he may be charged with something, setup a consultation with a lawyer. It may... View More
I have a nj firearms permit but not for the air powered gun/ pistol
answered on May 25, 2022
New Jersey does not have fire arms licenses. You need an FID card to purchase guns or ammo. But to safely posses in your home, business or gun range there is no license required. The danger lies in possession outside the home, office or range. That requires a carry permit and failure to have... View More
Finished probation in 2019. This is the only charge (I have a couple misdemeanors plus 2 other felonies ) that comes up on background checks and screws me. Would this ever be available to be cleared from my record? I’m in Monmouth county of nj.
answered on May 15, 2022
You can only expunge one felony aka indictable crime and up to five misdemeanors aka disorderly persons offenses. As far as expunging a distribution conviction, 1st or second degree can never be expunged. You can expunge for the sale or distribution with intent to sell 25 grams or less of... View More
I had a family member Break into my home and steel stuff I called the police but know I don’t want the police to further investigate But I am scared of police Retaliation because I’ve had bad experiences
answered on May 10, 2022
You can't drop a police investigation, what you can do is tell them its a mistake if it was, but if they find that you are or did lie to a law enforcement officer you can get in trouble. I suggest that you setup a consultation with an experienced criminal lawyer to determine your best options... View More
Possible plaintiff litigation: Civil Complaint of Theft of property (misappropriated corporate documents that include confidential R&D data, methods, procedures, formulars et. and life science data developed under DOD grant and contract) and Conversion (concealed) by former company consultants... View More
answered on May 4, 2022
With those type of allegations, I would suggest that you setup a consultation with a good lawyer.
answered on May 5, 2022
Though unlikely, a possibility exists. More information is required. Based on the limited information available in the question, the issuance of a Juvenile Delinquency summons or warrant follows the filing of a complaint, a review of the complaint to determine whether it satisfies the requirements... View More
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