Can I handle a petition for expungement of my one and only "arrest" record without having an attorney represent me in court?

My answer is between the answer of my two colleagues. You can do an expungement yourself. It is not brain surgery. However the "standard" petition...

What if your charged with third degree burglary no weapons but tools and you were convicted of robbery as a minor 10 years ago

I do not disagree with my colleagues but I feel your case needs an attorney for a different reason. Your juvenile conviction may or may not affect...

I definitely need more information here. The IDRC does not routinely order 16 week programs on a first offense. Perhaps your reading was very...

Please Help! Court's Clerical Mistake To Add More Time On Driving Suspension! What Can I Do?

I hope my colleagues are correct and what I am about to write is incorrect. But the Statute specifically requires that a sentence such as yours run...

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My colleague mentioned a civil action. I will mention a possible criminal action. The FRO puts you in a bad position because the police are...

What kind of sentence a i looking at for a disorderly persons offense? 1st offense no prior convictions.

You are in Judge Herman's Court. I would get an attorney. The prosecutor is a reasonable guy. In most Courts you are looking at a fine or maybe...

What is the fine for a disorderly persons offense? please explain what that will do to my record?

A normal disorderly persons offense carries up to $1000 fine plus mandatory $75 Safe Streets & $50 VCCB penalty. If it is drug charge is also has...

My son was locked up over a lie.

Unfortunately the first statement by the "victim" still exists. The State now has to determine which time she was lieing. Character letters and...

What will the penalties be for shoplifting in the fourth degree be in NJ?

The case is a felony by a few dollars.($200 is the cut off) If this is a first offense jail time is not inthe picture and the case will likely be...

Should I get a Lawyer

You do need a lawyer. The proofs that they have are the witness statements. These can be enough to convict you, though you are correct in thinking...