Im being accused of shoplifting. I was not shop lifting someone with me was shoplifting but in process they still want to charge

90 days jail is mandatory for a third shoplifting offense, which may be the basis for the State's offer. And it sounds like you may have been...

Can she be extradited? Is her warrant likely for TX or surrounding States only?

You would have to ask a TX attorney. NJ has nothing to do with TX's decision as to whether to extradite her.

My colleague is correct - you need a domestic relationship in order to qualify for a TRO. If you don't know the person, you can get protection by...

How long is the statute of limitations for Grand Larceny?

My colleague is correct - there is no such thing as Grand Larceny in NJ. In NJ, he would potentially face a Third Degree Theft charge for the...

How Do I take Care of a Bench warrant for not showing up to court bail is $2,500

You either have to (1) appear and surrender yourself on the warrant, at which time you would be required to post the $2,500 in order to be released...

While I would check with your probation officer before moving forward, I have dealt with this very issue. Medically prescribed marijuana is just...

What are the penalties for carjacking

The max is 30 years in NJ State Prison with 85% to be served without parole as per NERA (No Early Release Act) for violent offenders.

How long do they have to indict on a drug-induced death charge

The drug induced death charge is very serious, since it is a 'strict liability' crime - meaning that they do not have to prove what his intent was,...

What are the new 2016 NJ expungement laws for municipal dismissed cases, and when are they effective?

The new law has no bearing on expungement applications for dismissed municipal court matters. The application is the same.

Will the expungement be automatically granted once the 10 yr requirement is met?

If what you have indicated is correct (probation successfully completed, fines and restitution paid in full, and no prior or subsequent arrests or...