My friend is being charged with aggravated assault, could he be found guilty based on one witnesses testimony

Yes, he can be convicted on the testimony of one person. Given the seriousness of the charges, he needs to be discussing his defense with his...

I agree with the assessments of both of my collegues. Not all disbarrments will result in a situation requiring a re-trial of matters that were...

My estranged sister has used all my info to get out of being arrested

I agree with the assessment of Mr. Sarno, and also suggest that you take several other precautionary steps. Have your fingerprints checked through...

Will I be put on the sex offender registry in NJ for Statutory Rape committed in Tennessee?

Unfortunately, the questions you ask are far beyond the scope of what a site like Avvo.com (as good as it is) can respond to. In general, the...

Am I in legal trouble? What should I do? My uninsured 17 year old daughter hit a tree and totaled my car.

I agree with the assessment of Mr. Lundeen, that the resolution of this will be very fact specific. As an attorney in NJ, we often have similar...

Do I need a lawyer or would a public defender be any help?

As my colleagues pointed out, public defenders are lawyers, even here in NJ. I suggest your friend consult with a criminal defense lawyer before...

Is there a way to apeal a decision once you've plead guilty?

In NJ, an appeal would have had to have been filed within 20 days of the plea if the matter was a DP offense. There are other altenatives that can...

How to apply for American Citizenship with misdemeanor background?

I agree with Mr. Tan, that you need to consult first with an experienced lawyer to determine how the conviction will be viewed by the US...

Can two cops fill out on the same ticket? Can half the ticket be carbon copy while the rest is ink?

NO. Should you decide to contest the summons by taking the case to trial, the issue could be raised to try to attack the credibility of the...

What is pre trial intervention

Pretrial Intervention is a program used to divert a case from a criminal conviction disposition, to an alternate route that allows the charge to be...