I was sitting at a burger king parking lot when I was unaware the restaurant was closed. An officer came up to me and asked me questions which I answered before requesting my id. I was charged with obstruction after asking questions about if I had committed a crime (he didnt state a crime) and... View More 
answered on Mar 23, 2024
Your only obstructing law enforcement in general if they were investigating a crime or had a reasonable suspicion that you were involved in a crime. Others reasons may exist such as the community care taker function, but everything is fact dependent. I would definately speak with a lawyer, they... View More
I was sitting at a burger king parking lot when I was unaware the restaurant was closed. An officer came up to me and asked me questions which I answered before requesting my id. I was charged with obstruction after asking questions about if I had committed a crime (he didnt state a crime) and... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2024
Their is no way for you to resolve this without a litigation process. You need to get representation. You need counsel to review the police reports and any officer body camera to see if the officer had any cause to investigate you under the law and to examine your legal defenses in court for... View More
I was sitting at a burger king parking lot when I was unaware the restaurant was closed. An officer came up to me and asked me questions which I answered before requesting my id. I was charged with obstruction after asking questions about if I had committed a crime (he didnt state a crime) and... View More
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answered on Mar 24, 2024
If you're facing false obstruction charges, your first step should be to consult with a lawyer experienced in criminal defense. They can offer legal advice specific to your situation, help you understand your rights, and work towards having the charges dismissed. It’s important to gather any... View More
Threatened to hurt her if she speaks up. Principal is aware of situation but stated, "things happen". If something occurred to this girl for negligence of school to take action can a lawsuit be filed?
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answered on Mar 23, 2024
If a student is being bullied and the school is aware but fails to take adequate action, there may be grounds for legal action. This is especially true if the negligence results in harm to the student. Schools have a responsibility to provide a safe environment for all students, and failure to... View More
12 counts criminal charges drugs and weapons they claim 82 weapons and distribution of drugs Xanax and Valium
I wasn't selling it, ordered online from South Africa and I have a ATF license FFL and am a Ham radios operator.
Graves Act charged 1st time offence ever it was the... View More
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answered on Mar 23, 2024
The State is not obligated to turn over evidence to the Defense until the matter is indicted. If they charge you on a Summons then they do not have a set time limit on when they have to indict the case. If they charge you on a Warrant and move to detain you at a Detention Hearing the defense is... View More
1st offense
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
Wells Fargo is willing to settle with me for 1,300$ Should I take their offer or am I entitled to more. I have no record of this account or how much money was actually in it.
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answered on Mar 25, 2024
Deciding whether to accept a settlement check from Wells Fargo requires careful consideration. First, review the details of the class action suit and how your specific circumstances align with the case's parameters. Without records of the account or the amount involved, it's challenging... View More
My son is a US citizen. Do we pay any taxes on our end. Probably around 40k gifted.
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answered on Mar 22, 2024
When a non-relative Canadian citizen gifts funds for your son's college tuition, and your son is a US citizen, the tax implications primarily concern the donor, not the recipient. In the United States, gift recipients do not generally have to pay taxes on gifts received, no matter the amount... View More
My husband left and served me divorce papers in Oct. 2021- my was 16 at the time and now 18 and in college - I have not received any child support or aid for my daughters college - my lawyer claims to file a motion but court said they never received - I am suffering financially because of the... View More
answered on Mar 22, 2024
My suggestion is that you need to schedule a consultation with another divorce lawyer. I dont know what occurred between you and your current lawyer but obviously there is an issue. If you want, write to the lawyer and ask him if he can schedule 10 minutes to update you on the current status of... View More
I am in a LLC 50/50 partnership. I would like to give my 50% to my partner as I no longer want to be part of our business. We have an operating agreement and have agreed that I will be leaving. I need to know what steps to take to make sure I am completely out of the business.
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answered on Mar 21, 2024
Without reading the operating agreement and reviewing all relevant corporate documents, it is impossible to provide a meaningful answer. You should expect to pay for 1/2 to 1 hour of attorney time to review all the documents and advise you on the best way to proceed. Pick the best attorney you can... View More
I am talking about airsoft guns that shoot plastic BBs not metal BBs. Amazon refuses to ship airsoft guns to NJ and some places say they are classified as firearms. I can’t get a straight answer anywhere.
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answered on Mar 19, 2024
In New Jersey, the laws surrounding airsoft guns are quite strict due to their classification under firearms regulations. Here's what you need to know:
Firstly, while airsoft guns are not banned, there are specific rules for their purchase and use. You must be at least 18 years old to... View More
The case worker interviewed my children at school. Didn't contact or attempt to show up to my home for 6 days, she stated it w because she was not concerned, after speaking with children and did not see any need for emergency steps. said it's open and shut, she had no concerns The CPS... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2024
From your description, it sounds like DCPP (the Department of Child Protection and Permanency, New Jersey's child protective services branch) is conducting an initial investigation into allegations of possible abuse or neglect. If this is an initial investigation, you are not necessarily... View More
The case worker interviewed my children at school. Didn't contact or attempt to show up to my home for 6 days, she stated it w because she was not concerned, after speaking with children and did not see any need for emergency steps. said it's open and shut, she had no concerns The CPS... View More
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
When dealing with Child Protective Services (CPS), it's essential to understand your rights and the potential consequences of your actions. Cooperation with CPS can be critical, as they have the authority to investigate allegations of child neglect or abuse. However, you are also entitled to... View More
My lawyer wrote me a check for 112,000 , and he took his 3rd and is holding 50 grand back he is than telling me that he has to check to see if Medicaid or Medicare are gonna take money yet my claim was paid straight from the veterans affairs , is my lawyer being sketchy
answered on Mar 17, 2024
One would need to see the file to understand fully how your medicals were billed. If it turned out that there are Medicaid/Medicare elements to the billing of your medical services, those liens could take time to reconcile. It's possible your attorney could need to comply with the directions... View More
be a “ look back” to reinstate some or all of the reduction in the future.We, the employees ,continued to work and contribute at the same rate ,with the knowledge of the lesser rate of return. The Plan was 91% funded for those years 2010-2014.In 2021 the Plan made an amendment for 2021,then... View More
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answered on Mar 16, 2024
In situations like yours, where a multi-employer pension plan undergoes changes that affect accrued benefits, understanding the legal and contractual framework is key. The promise of a "look back" to potentially reinstate reduced benefits, followed by amendments that restrict benefit... View More
My former landlord brought an eviction case against me. We brought a settlement to the court and I paid the money that we agreed upon. So no judgement was ever entered against me and the case was dismissed. I have already vacated the property.
Now he's claiming there's still a... View More
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answered on Mar 31, 2024
In your situation, if the settlement agreement was approved by the court and specifically addressed the amount of rent and any other obligations you were to fulfill, and you have complied with these terms, this agreement generally should stand as the final resolution of your obligations up to that... View More
hi sir/mam i enter this
country illegally c1d crew man visa i filed asylum denied ij order
removal i appealed my case its pending in BIA recently i got married
USA citizen she is abusing me i m looking to file vawa if i file
possible to get travel document and removal order get terminated
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answered on Mar 14, 2024
If you are currently under a removal order and your asylum appeal is pending with the Board of Immigration Appeals (BIA), you may still be eligible to file for relief under the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) if you are being abused by your U.S. citizen spouse. Here's some information that... View More
I am a single mom. I rent a home. My son, 33, is not on the lease nor does he pay rent. I took him into my home in June 2022 after he was shot while trying to purchase drugs in Paterson. Since then, he has been doing crack cocaine and is an alchoholic. When I ask him to leave and move out, he... View More
answered on Mar 12, 2024
In New Jersey, ejectment is the legal process for removing non-tenants (like friends and family members) from your property. Generally, a non-tenant is someone who lives on your property but does not pay rent or have an oral or written lease agreement. If someone is paying rent or has a written... View More
What type of document is this, is it a next of kin document? Does this document need to be filed in court or can I fill it out and just have it notarized? Bank account opened in New Jersey but she was living in the Philippines at the time of death. No will and she didn’t list a beneficiary on the... View More
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answered on Mar 11, 2024
In this situation, the bank is likely requesting documentation to establish your legal right to claim the funds in your mother's account. This is a standard procedure when the account holder has passed away, and there is no designated beneficiary or joint account holder.
Since your... View More
My F-2 was previously denied due to concerns related to the legality of cousin marriage in the state my spouse was residing in at the time of application. It was a year ago. Now I am scheduling my visa interview date online but under "Visa priority" when i select previously refused, the... View More
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answered on Mar 8, 2024
To request an expedited interview for your F-2 visa after a previous refusal, you can follow these steps:
1. Contact the U.S. embassy or consulate where you plan to apply for your F-2 visa. Explain your situation, mentioning that your spouse's I-20 end date is June 2025 and that more... View More
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