Can someone be indicted without proof a crime was permitted and will that person be incarcerated as a result of this?

The standard of proof to charge an offense is called probable cause (PC). This is a very low standard of proof, and in essence requires that there...

What is the statute of limitations on the recantation of a written statement?

There is no SOL on the issue you refer to, although the passage of time can have an impact on the perceived veracity of the recantation. In...

Can a attorney get court date reset more than 1 time

In general, the short answer is yes, but the attorney needs to be able to show the Court the steps taken to comply with the condition. Good...

What is the history behind reckless endangerment?

Respectfully, this is not an on-line research source where we do the research on questions that are not directly related to a specific legal...

Plea deal gone wrong

It is very gratifying to see one of our colleagues get recognized for providing a response to your initial inquiry. On behalf of all of the lawyers...

If a person get's an underage drinking fine before they are 18, does it get wiped off your record once you turn 18?

In NJ, the charge would not be taken off your record unless you expunged it. In addition, In NJ certain types of licensure do require you to...

I dont have any money and i dont know the law. What do I do? What are my options?

If you have been charged, you are entitled to apply for the assistance of the Public Defender. If you cannot qualify for their assistance, you need...

Here in NJ, the next Motion we would typically file is a Motion in Limine to limit the prosecution from using the information that has not been...

My son is in west valley detention center waiting trial for murder are there any lawyers who work pro bono

Most pro bono representation involves areas of law other then criminal. Those persons who are charged with crimes who cannot afford to hire a...

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