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What will be the punishment for 2c:20-11B(2)(DP) are they going to put me in jail?

Mr. Cheser's response is a good one. As a first offender, it is possible but highly unlikely that the Judge will give you jail time for this offense. It is possible that an attorney could get the charge amended to an ordinance violation. The difference is that an ordinance violation can be expunged after 2 years while a disorderly persons offense can be expunged only after 5 years. Whether you should hire an attorney may depend on whether that expungement of your record is important to you....

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Percentage of a jail sentence served??

It is not unusual for a person sentenced to 364 days in county jail to be eligible for release in just over 4 months. "Eligible" means just that. There is no guarantee that an inmate will be released on his earliest eligibility. The most important considerations would be his prior record and the nature of the offense. A person serving time for a "violent" crime is less likely to get early release than a non-violent offender.

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What should I do?

Do not ignore the complaint simply because the name is incorrect. It is likely that the mistake will be discovered eventually. I suggest that you contact an attorney immediately, preferably a Certified Criminal Trial Attorney.

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I have a charge 2c 35-10a and 2c 36 -2 do i need a lawyer i really cant afford one

The 2C:36-2 charge, Possession of Drug Paraphernalia, is a disorderly persons offense that would be handled in municipal court unless the other charge is an indictable or felony charge. If your 2C:35-10a charge is for Possession of less than 50 grams of marijuana, that would also be a disorderly persons charge handled in municipal court. If it is for something else it is likely to be a felony charge. Even a disorderly persons charge under 2C:35 carries with it a driver's license suspension (...

I was involved in a DWI case over 19 years ago in CA. I was not driving but charged since it was my car.

You definitely need to contact a California attorney to address this issue. While it is possible that they will not be able to prosecute you because of problems locating witnesses, paprerwork and the like, you may be subject to substantial penalties for failure to appear in Court.

Do i need to appear in court for the traffic ticket 39:4-97 & 39:4-90(where court appearance check box is not checked)?

You are facing two motor vehicle violations, each of which carries 2 motor vehicle points. That is a total of 4 points. If you have other points on your license, this may have serious consequences including surcharges or suspension of your driving privileges. You should definitely speak to an attorney right away. An experienced lawyer can advise you of your defenses and negotiate with the prosecutor to get the charges and ultimately the points reduced. Also, you might need a "civil...

What can an escort do to protect herself from getting arrested? This is in regards to doing incall appointments and outcall.

I agree with the sentiments posted by other lawyers here. You must understand that many escorts engaging in what you refer to as "incall" and "outcall" appointments are charged with prostitution as a result of undercover police sting operations. There is no way to insulate yourself from arrest. I have had quite a few clients claim that they charge for their companionship but the sex is free. That is not a real convincing argument to make in Court. If you are discussing money and sex at any...

I have 1 month to find a, new lawyer for my criminal matter I m tryin to withdrawl my guiguilty plea is this possible with a 2nd

It is difficult to withdraw a guilty plea but it can be done. You must consult a lawyer immediately. Your lawyer will discuss with you every aspect of the case. You need to evaluate the defensibility of your case before you decide whether to try to withdraw your guilty plea. Withdrawing your plea means going to trial so you must be sure that that is what you want to do. Going to trial has risks and those risks must be weighed against the quality of your plea bargain. Be sure you have...

I was charged with 2C:20-11b(5) , my first offense and wanted to know is that considerd a felony?

You were charged under the Shoplifting statute. Shoplifting cannot be a felony unless the amount of the goods taken is at least $200.00. If the matter was handled in municipal court, regardless of the amount, it is not a felony but a disorderly persons offense. Your case underscores the reason why you should consult an attorney in these cases. An experienced lawyer might have been able to get your charge reduced to an ordinance. Conviction of violation of a municipal ordinance can be...

How can i change my court date ?

Since you already have an attorney, he or she should be addressing this issue for you. Keep trying to reach your lawyer. No doubt your grandma's flight cancellation was weather-related. You probably will not be the only person who has a problem because of the recent snow storm. You are almost always better off having your lawyer contact the Court for you rather than calling yourself.