In NJ,,,,,,,,,how long do they have to send you a court date before they have to throw it out? R.O.R'd

Mr. Mark is correct as usual. In NJ there is a right to speedy trial but it is a right you need to assert by motion. (180 days) Some counties...

Is there a stature on vacating a divorce that was based on fraud and attorney negligence

Mr. Mark has a great point. If you mean that some of the conditions of the decree were based on fraud or attorney negligence so you are paying more...

What to do if i have an arrest warrant for contempt of court for a traffic ticket in the state of new jersey

More information is needed. The warrant likely issued for failure to appear. Call the court and find out for sure. The court usually puts a bail...

A court date was set for a traffic ticket and I nor my lawyer were notified, a warrant was issued and I was arrested. can I sue?

You need to speak to your attorney. That attorney is most familar with the situation. I only practice criminal defense so I cannot advise you....

I was charged with DUI 5 years and 2 weeks ago but was not convicted till now.

My colleague is correct. There is a speedy trial defense. However a relatively recent case allowed that defense but the defendant there repeatedly...

Two charges, 2C:21-2.3(B) and 2C:28-6(1). Both down graded to disordely persons charges. What are my chances of no jail time?

2C: 21-2.3(b) is most likely about a fraudulent insurance card and likely is downgraded to subsection (c). 2C:28-6 (1) is fabricating documents...

I was charged of simple assault and unbecoming of a public employee a year ago, and I pleaded not guilty.

You should ask attorney. That person knows more about the case. Unlike the federal system the 180 day speedy trial is more flexible. But do ask...

Shoplifting for the second time in NJ?

Technically he is charged with shoplifting as a 4th degree felony because the amount is over $200. Normally this would either be immediately kept...

My girlfriend abuses me and the last time was a month ago and it left scratch marks on my neck from her choking me

You can file criminal charges against her within a year for simple assault so the choking and scratching are still viable charges. The stabbings...

My husband hit me and I press charges on him. Can I drop charges?

The problem is that the simple assault charge has been filed. If someone posts the $500 they will get it back if he appears in Court. He may be...

Selected as the best answer