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answered on Mar 30, 2018
No a municipal ordinance is not considered a disorderly persons offense, but can carry jail just like a disorderly persons offense. The only real difference is that a municipal ordinance does not have a criminal record attached to it. Either way you should always have a good lawyer whenever you... View More 
answered on Mar 18, 2018
Probably, Best to ask the townships counsel, but in general I don't see a reason why not.
A few months ago, I received a summons for a property I no longer owned. At that time, the case was thrown out. I just received, NOT a summons, but a letter stating my court date changed and it references this previous court case and states that the case was 'disposed.'
I went on... View More
answered on Feb 23, 2018
You should call the court to confirm what you need to do, but I would personally tell you to show up to the hearing just in case.
after I tried to reactivate my LLC I discovered I could not if it was cancelled. not knowing I had a condo under my LLC and now that I am under contract I need to obtain clear title. I was hoping a lawyer can do a quick claim deed but I am not sure if this is the best solution to my problem. it... View More
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answered on Jan 30, 2018
You cannot transfer any asset into an LLC that is not active. Your situation will require an in person consultation with an attorney who can review all documents and see what the solution is. If there was a mortgage on the condo, you could have violated the "Due on Sale Clause" which is... View More
As a minor, what New Jersey laws protect my online privacy and to what extent can school search my online history/see? Are they allowed to see what I did and possibly use it against me to hurt me etc? Can they keep my info? Or does it vary school by school. I need to know for my project Thanks a... View More
answered on Jan 12, 2018
Several factors can apply but most information posted on the web is public and you have no right to privacy for most public information. If you need more specific information you will need to take an appointment with a lawyer which most will charge you for.
It's non-operable and unregistered way back on the property.
answered on Jan 5, 2018
You need to cite the full statute in order to get the best answer to your question.
Downgrade 2c:35-10a(1) to municipal 2c:35-10c , using a public defender? 1 charge.
answered on Dec 22, 2017
Best to ask your public defender, because we don't know the facts of your case, which you should never post online or your prior history which are all important in determining what result you will get. But you face up to 180 days in jail, loss of your drivers license for 6 months, probation... View More
I let someone borrow my car they left before police came
answered on Dec 13, 2017
You need to immediately hire a good lawyer your looking at possible jail, loss of your drivers license for at least 6 months and fines. Not being the driver is a defense, but obviously already the police don't believe you, otherwise you wouldn't get a ticket and chances of someone else... View More
Electronic Monitoring people are refusing to bracelet him even with a written order from the judge. Todays excuse after taking the $80 money order to pay for the week "We are out of bracelets" he is not getting out today again. Had no problem taking the money for it though. He was told by... View More
answered on Dec 7, 2017
What I have been told and seen is that they have a limited number of bracelets so they cannot monitor everyone and thus not everyone allowed into the program will actually be put in the program.
answered on Nov 25, 2017
All commercial vehicles have separate regulations. Otherwise more information is needed.
She lives on Camden Police pension and VA disability pension with no savings. She has reverse mortgage probably with negative equity. How can she get out of the property ownership and avoid being continually fined for it's violations.
I was told no. This is a Brick TWP. Municipal code is an extension of a curfew violation. An example of Loitering 1A would be, The front of or in the neighborhood of any store, shop, restaurant, luncheonette, tavern or other place of business without limitation.
answered on Oct 12, 2017
Maybe it would depend on the facts of your case. I suggest an in office consultation with a lawyer. If this is about immigration expect to pay a consultation fee.
I was arrested for a municipal ordinance violation in 9/2015 and granted a conditional dismissal in 12/2015. I was told the charges would be dropped as long as I did not get into additional legal trouble for one year. I met with a probation officer once (can't remember when, probably also in... View More
answered on Sep 25, 2017
You probably need to go to the court and get a certified disposition in most cases but you should not be doing this yourself, you should hire a lawyer to do this for you, or at least advise you on what is proper to be done.
I had a sealed water bottle of about half of liquor. I was on line to attend to a frat party whe then cops stopped me when I was holding the bottle of water. He asked me if that was alcohol and I didn’t know what to say so I looked at my friend. Then the cop started to yell at me. I wasn’t... View More
answered on Sep 22, 2017
If you put alcohol in the bottle it was no longer sealed it was an open container under the law. Because you have not given a violation number we cannot tell you the penalties you face and what can be done. That being said if it is a 2C charge you bugged problem is not the fine but possible jail... View More
It was around 11pm on a Saturday.
answered on Jul 9, 2017
You can go to the town library or if your lucky some towns post it online.
answered on Mar 26, 2017
Your question is fact sensitive. I would need more information to answer. You can contact me for a free phone consultation.
Can this be done by the local governing body of a town. Without state or County approval?
answered on Mar 2, 2017
Much more information is needed to answer your question, but in general yes
I am an international graduate student, graduating this December.
On Nov 6th, I mistakenly (assuming it is a legal turn as I did not notice the sign board which is kept to the other side) took a wrong left turn on a highway junction. The (bmw) car coming from the other side hit my car... View More
answered on Nov 8, 2016
If you are charged with reckless driving you definitely need to hire a lawyer becase for a first offense you face up to 60 days in jail and or a fine plus 5 points on your license plus 3 points for the improper turn giving you a total of 8 points. Add in the fact that the insurance did not have... View More
i live in a 3-fam building,more than half of the windows in my apartment doesnt lock or doesnt lock correctly(i have to stretch, jump and shout, twist and turn, to close the windows), the smoke detectors doesnt work either, am i responsible for the smoke/carbon monoxide detectors? Also there's... View More
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answered on Jun 15, 2016
Call the Code Enforcement for the City you live in and let them know. Good luck.
Arrest in Union County NJ, live in Bergen County NJ
charges were dismissed.
answered on May 12, 2016
Your lawyer should have sent you an order from the court it can take 6 months from the time the expungment is filed with the court for the order of expungment to be approved, signed and valid.
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