I would like to know if it is illegal in the state of Nj to ticket you twice for the same violation.

Short answer is that no they cannot do that. Without all the documents it is impossible to be sure that is the case though. It is a serious...

What to do I been charge 2c:20-6 a fourth degree crime

If the bag was abandoned on the street, it cannot be considered the property of another. They will have a hard time proving any of the elements of...

The answer depends upon all of the evidence, your personal history, the town the acts occurred in and many more factors. If it is your first...

I need to know if police can hold my car in impound, because that is where it is right now, because I was charged with shoplifti

I of course agree with my colleagues that the first step is to hire an attorney to assist you with the car and with defending the criminal charges....

My son went to court about a month ago for a DV complaint.....we have yet to receive another court date yet is that normal?

It is not uncommon for a one month delay. Have him request his lawyer to call the court. If he does not have an attorney, he should at least have...

As long as you disclose it on your bar application AND law school application it will not hold you up. They are more concerned with honesty and...

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How long can someone charged with 1st degree offense be held in county jail without a trial?

There is no set time for which a trial must be held. The clock really does not start running until the defendant asserts his right to a speedy...

What are the odds of getting Conditional Discharge from possession of 2 oxycodone?

Your case has a very high likelihood of being offered a conditional discharge. As for whether it returns to municipal court, it depends on the...

When will be the first time I get drug tested after being arrested for possession?

The courts view it as a conflict of interest to represent co-defendants. It is technically possible to waive the conflict, but the court will...

Caught shoplifting (2C:20-11B) - Best way to handle it in court?

You will not be able to remove any conviction from your record prior to your application. Your best bet is to attempt to have it reduced to an...