I was charged in Passaic County NJ with 2C:20-11B(1) (shoplifting $266 value 4th degree) What am I looking at? (Prior Record)

I agree with my colleagues. That amount of shoplifting is usually downgraded but with your priors they could keep it up at the county. You may...

Fighting a third degree offense in New Jersey.

I agree with my colleagues, your attorney knows best. It is possible to pull this off as he indicates. I believe the rifle may only be third...

Is there any way to get assistance regarding a criminal case (drug offense) from an attorney with low fees?

I agree with my colleagues. A PD will handle the criminal case if you qualify. The civil I do not know. Many attorneys practice both areas. If...

Is a 4th degree computer theft crime a felony in NJ?

There are felonies in NJ and a 4th degree is one of them. In NJ a "crime" is anything for which you can get over 364 days in the county. This is...

I would also call the court. Tell them you have not been contacted. The SLAP program willsometime contact you but do not sit on it.

Who will give a domestic violence evaluation? (can't find a specialist who will)

There are numerous programs for anger management. if you call the court clerk they may be able to direct you. Almost any psychologist can give...

I received a ticket for cell phone usage in NY state however I have a NJ license. Are there points involved?

The compact requires that the case be weighted as if it is in NJ. In Nj it is 0 points but it is what NY says it is there. Only 2 points comes...

Expungement. How long would expungement of one drug charge take perhaps in Bergen County system? Is there a range of fees?

There are disqualifications if you have various multiple charges. An expungement also has a waiting time after the completion of the sentence. ...

If charges were reduced then dismissed in NJ, do they still show up on a fed bckgrnd check?

i agree with my collegues. The arrest will likley show up. If it was a minor town charge it may not. Ask the State Police to run a CCH. (minor...

Does a third theft charge ( if plead guilty ) have a mandatory 90 day incarceration in NJ?

I agre with my colleagues. There is not mandatory time but a third felony is likley to yield at least that long in the county maybe worse. Get an...