The prosecution can retry after a "hung jury" result. That is the legal answer, but is not the entire answer as there are practical considerations...

Could you help someone out of going to prison for sexual assault on a 17 year old who's now 18 and doesn't want to proceed?

Every case is workable, but needs an exhaustive review of the facts, law, temperature of the prosecution, etc... Obviously, the "unwanted touching...

What am I looking at ?

This is a very serious, 1st degree offense, with significant prison time attached. But, the prosecution still has to prove its case. Get to an...

Can I sue N.J. for falsely giving me a criminal record and thus resulting me in not being able to find a job for 5 months?

I took the liberty of changing this to a civil rights question. The answer is that it depends upon a highly fact sensitive analysis. But be...

Advice??

Obviously for any of us to answer this intelligently, we would need to know why the judge would not allow you to take. More information is needed.

Should I file a police report?

Do I understand the question is, should you file a police report about a disagreement and/or someone making you upset and by not wanting to "talk...

All I want is a simple answer to the question...in New Jersey is it illegal to not disclose a reason for an ambulance

"Simply" put, there is no simple answer. Lawyers operate upon a full set of facts in context to a knowable legal issue. And your use of the word...

I have not paid my bail bondsman or checked in for a while because I did not have the money and was afraid

I agree with what my colleagues are stating to you. I would just add that it is important that you do not wait on this issue. But, it is best to...

3yrs ago my ex-husband hacked into my IRA account & sold my shares in order for me to lose money. Can I press criminal charges?

You can go to the police, or prosecutor's office (depending on the amount taken) to report this. You may also want to consider a charge of...

I jokingly texted sms to my ex that I stole his car. He pressed charges. Is the sms a legal proof that I did it? What do I do?

1. Stop worrying and being "terrified." That is wasted emotion, but understandable. 2. Yes, the text is proof to answer your question...