My husband has custody of his son but may be going to jail for up to a year.....

You need a family law attorney not a criminal law attorney. My guess is you can file for custody especially if the child has bonded with you. But...

What is the consequence for speeding on a permit?

I agree with my colleague. You may be able to get the ticket reduced to 2 points but DMV mat take action. An attorney may help matters.

Can I request to have a public defender appointed for at a pre-indictment hearing?

One of the things they will resolve at the PIC is your representation. You should have filled out a 5A already but you will likely do that at the...

You need an attorney ASAP. If you cannot afford private counsel get a PD assigned. You can defend the case or work a deal and PTI is also available...

Jail is extremely unlikely for a bad check with no prior record. You are eligible for PTI. They will give you time to pay off the money and dismiss...

Got a littering summons witout being present. Receipt found on ground and tix issued to my car. never got receipt from machine.

Present it just as you indicate in your information. I would just pay the ticket because it is not worth the time and effort to fight. But that is...

I have been arrested for simple assault, NJSA 2C:12-1A(1) and have to appear in municipal court. What can I expect? (I hit my s

I agree with my colleagues, especially in Denville. You are not looking at jail time for a simple assault, although probation is possible. With the...

This person i know was picked up on a violation of probation what can happen at court to her?

I agree with Mr. Mark. She needs an attorney ASAP.If the probation was from superior court she could get state prison time on the VOP or county...

Can i be charged with a crime for exchanging merchandise without a receipt multiple times?

Based on your information it is not a crime. Plus if it is a large store their inventory records should show the items are not stolen. Plus if...

Vop

I agree with Mr. Mark. But I think a VOP was likely filed years ago and there is likely a VOP warrant out right now. If you can afford an...