I would like to retain "the" criminal defense lawyer, the best one. Now, how to I decide who is the best? His connections? Hi

Keep in mind that the "best" attorney for your nephew may also be a female.

If I plead guilty, will I face jail time?

My colleague is correct - technically, on a petty disorderly persons offense (like Disorderly Conduct), you face a maximum of 30 days in the county...

Newark got receiving stolen property for a car that was loaned to me it was in municipal crt now in high crt what am I looking a

My colleague is correct - if you are convicted of Receiving Stolen Property (a motor vehicle), which is a third degree crime, you face 3-5 years in...

What is going to happen?

You have been charged with disorderly persons offenses (equivalent of misdemeanors in another state). If convicted, you face a maximum of 6 months...

2C:29-9a indicates that it is a 4th degree crime to violate a judicial order or protective order. This can be any judicial or protective order,...

What gives New Jersey the legal standing to force me to live in their state and what would happen if we just moved?

He will likely be required to complete the class in NJ. But after that, you can apply to have his probation transferred to California.

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Will my new charge violate my probation yes or no please??? It's a missminor charge

A new charge of any kind is enough for probation to file a VOP. But under the law, you need a new conviction for a judge to find you guilty of...

How to defend a 20 year old in this case. What consequences might the male face?

Under the law, it's not consensual because she's too young to consent. A variety of charges could apply depending on what "touching" actually...

Yes, they apply the rules of evidence. But they will relax certain rules for purposes of restraining order hearings. Hearsay is never admissible....

Does 2nd degree robbery consist of her getting pushed and taken one step back

Is it enough to charge you? Yes. A robbery is simply a theft + an assault. A push qualifies as an assault. Is it overcharged? Maybe. Get a lawyer...