My friend was charged with 2nd degree possession and distribution.

First, no defendant should speak directly to a County Assistant Prosecutor about a plea or the facts of the case. As a former Assistant...

If harassment charges were filed, the Prosecutor has the burden to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt. The judge will be the fact finder who...

I have a theft by deception charge from 2000 I'm going for a job and they are requesting a background check..will my charges Co

The 2000 arrest and/or conviction will likely come up in a background check by your employer. An expungement can seal those records but a...

Question about plea bargains

After a defendant agrees to accept a plea offer, the plea agreement must be memorialized on paper where all the terms of the plea are set forth. ...

How long does Union County NJ have to indict someone ?

There is no New Jersey Statute or Law that sets a definite time to indict an person after they have been charged. The only time limitation is the...

I was recently charged with a Disorderly Persons Offense, what does 2C:20-11B (5) mean?

I agree with my colleagues. Don't be scared. You made a mistake and its not the end of the world. You certainly have options that a New...

Tricky Situation with Probation in a PTI Program--What Will Happen?

You would be best served by getting to New Jersey and working with probation to transfer your supervision to your home state. PTI is not very...

Can I get a warrant lifted

The warrant certainly can come up. The best practice would be to hire an attorney to call the court, get the warrant vacated, and address the...

Can a lawyer get me drug court?

You and your lawyer can certainly make an application for drug court. You are disqualified from a New Jersey Drug Court admission based on your...

I have a unique situation. Been out of the country for over a year since I got my MJ charge, how should I proceed?

Get a lawyer and don't say anything! The lawyer will navigate the issues and hopefully keep you on probation as part of the conditional charge or...