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I was given charges for theft for stealing at the mall. The Paramus Court has filed charges against me. Do I need a lawyer?
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Answered on November 14, 2012
Yes. You need an attorney to protect your rights, analyze the case against you, negotiate with the prosecutor, recommend a course of action and...
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Can you be a paralegal in the state of NewJersey, even if you have a criminal record?
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Answered on November 14, 2012
I agree with my colleagues. It will be up to the individual employer if it is an issue with them but there is no legal bar to practicing as a...
A bail was set for 300,000 for a sexual assault charge the judge denied the bail we don't know y but what should we do?
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Answered on November 13, 2012
What do you mean by "denied the bail"? Did he deny the defendant's method of payment? Did he increase or deny bail altogether after a motion from...
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Can I file for Indigency status for waiver of filing fees if I am collecting Social Security Benefits ?
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Answered on November 10, 2012
The fact that you receive benefits will not exclude you from being classified as indigent as a matter of rule. However the benefits you receive...
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East Brunswick, NJ 39:4-81 "Failure to observe traffic signal"
Made right turn on red. Was I charged incorrectly?
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Answered on November 09, 2012
It appears you were charged correctly. There is no independent offense for rolling through a red light. It remains that you proceeded through a...
My friend has priors and has now been charged with 2C:35-5B(3) and also 2C:39-4.1A
what kinda time is he looking at?
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Answered on November 09, 2012
There are just too many variables to even give a ballpark answer. Such as: his specific priors, whether he plead to a lesser charge, the strength...
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Daughter charged with possession of prescription pills, and possession of alcohol
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Answered on November 09, 2012
There are not diversionary programs in Juvenile part of the family division. She will have the opportunity to negotiate a potential plea with the...
PTI violation in the state of New Jersey. Jail time, probation ? What could happen ?
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Answered on November 09, 2012
He will have a hearing to determine if the state will terminate him from PTI. If he is able to explain his situation the judge may be sympathetic...
Got a speeding Ticket on NJ Turnpike, I was going on 86mph in 55 mph (NJTP has signs for
65mph). i.e. 19:9-1.2
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Answered on November 08, 2012
I concur with my colleagues in that you will have a hard time obtaining a zero point plea deal. However if the facts and discovery shows some...
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When out on bail how long do the state have to indict you
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Answered on November 07, 2012
Pre-indictment the time to indict is almost unlimited. You must show that the state delayed in order to gain some type of advantage to assert a...
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