My brother is being charged with burglary and inconvience annoyance. The victim is dropping the charges, will the state pick up?

Both of my colleagues are correct. I would just add that you did not mention if there was a TRO and DV along with the other charges. Technically...

Jersey City is a reasonable Court. That said, 100 mph or so is an unreasonable speed. It is likely the speed before the ramp not on it that is at...

What is a bail source inquiry and how long does it take to process

You probably filled out the bail source forms from the bondsman or directly from the Court. In Middlesex they sometime require this if the State...

Does being convicted of a disorderly persons offense equal "being convicted of a criminal offense"?

Receiving Stolen Property, 2C:20-7 comes under the comprehensive theft statutes of the 2C code and is graded by 2C:20-2. If the amount of the...

I have 2 charges on my record.one from 1995 and another from 1984.Both are for theft to which i plead guilty.I was on drugs back

It depends on the type of charges on your record. If both were disorderly offenses you are ok. If the first was a felony but the second a...

I've been charged with 2C:35-10A(1)& 2C:36-2 how much time I'm I looking at

I believe I previously answered your question. In Union County, Plainfield in particular, you have a great chance to beat this case. Call my...

I have (3) 2C:35-10A charges that have been downgraded to (3) 2C:35-10C. This is the 1st time I've been charged with an offense.

My understanding is the other two pills each constitute a separate 10c charge. That is unusual but legal. You are eligible for a CD (conditional...

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How long can someone be held in jail with out bail

Your girlfriend is being held on a type of VOP (violation of probation). She is awaiting sentencing on a charge and therefore does not have the...

I've been charged with 2C:35-10A(1)& 2C:36-2 how much time I'm I looking at

My answer assumes you do not have a prior record. Even if you do Union County will almost certainly downgrade this charge back to Plainfield. The...

Why wasn't I arrested?

These complaints are likely filed by your husband, known as citizen complaints. Although you were not arrested there may be an arrest on your...