Allowed an unlicensed driver operate my vehicle. Do I need an attorney?

I agree with my colleagues. I will add that if the charge is permitting a revoked driver to operate it is a different story. In the case you...

I agree with my colleagues. In NY DUI is considered a felony and certain convictions can constitute a problem. You need a good immigration...

DUI after the fact....

Mr. Mark is correct as usual. The police usually have a blood draw kit for DWI. It has all of the items the State needs to establish the proper...

Got a DWI, interlock

The statute is NJS 39: 4-50.17. It provides for an interlock on a first offense if the BAC is .15 or higher and on second and third offenders. The...

I recently recieved probation for 2 yrs in n.j. and in clause 9 in standard condition says that i shall support my dependents

The probation conditions cannot dictate marital status. As long as you comply with child support orders of the family court you have no problems. ...

What is a No bail Failure to appear?

I agree with Mr. Shugar. Find out from the bail unit where the detainer is from (a trial court or a town). You can then call the NY agency and...

Juvenile cival demand, paid. Will my daughter have to go to court ? No police were involved.

I believe you asked this question earlier in the week. You previous said your daughter was 17, so this would be a juvenile case in any event. The...

Illegal arrest

I need more information to properly answer your question. It is not unusual for the complainant to be no show at a first appearance. (I assume...

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I advised my 17 year old son to plea guilt to a DWI on 4/7/2011 in Milltown, NJ.

DWI is an extremely serious violation and should not be handled pro se for the very reasons you describe. The prosecutor in Milltown is a fair...

Is it the norm to have a public defender and not meet with him until the court date?

It is not unusual for a theft of a small amount or value to be downgraded. The felony threshold is $200 but in busy counties such as Monmouth an...