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Can a police investigator tell a family that thier accused son must stay in the local county until the investigation is over?
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Answered on July 07, 2009
Here in NJ, the norm would be for the Court to issue an Order pertaining to travel, and that would be after the person was charged. Whether this is...
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I was arrested on 4 charges, 2 misdemeanor and 2 felony. I was charged in NJ when I live in CT. Should I get a Public Defender?
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Answered on July 07, 2009
Whether you are eligible for the services of a public defender is the first question you may want to answer. Contact the Office of the Public...
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Can I get a retaining fee back?
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Answered on July 07, 2009
Most retainer agreements here in NJ contain a provision describing the type of fee (flat, hourly, etc) and an indication of how the process of any...
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Can a probation officer enter your house to do a breathalizer without a warrant
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Answered on July 07, 2009
The standard conditions of many probation sentences often include the condition that the officer does not need a search warrant for you or your...
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I am being charged with 1 count 2nd degree felon for theft, I have no priors. What kind of sentencing would I be looking at?
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Answered on July 07, 2009
While this type of question would ordinarily seem to be a simple inquiry, there are too many variables that come into play in any case to determine...
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Running from cops and got Resisting Arrest. Need advice!
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Answered on July 07, 2009
I agree with my colleague's assessments, whose advice on getting a lawyer involved is important to you understanding not just the direct sentencing...
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Possession of stolen property and petty thieft with a prior charge.
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Answered on July 07, 2009
I agree with Mr. Dane's assessments. Unfortunately however, given the few facts that you list, there is no way to predict what impact the prior...
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Citation felony advice on terrorist thread
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Answered on July 07, 2009
I agree with both of my colleagues. Get a lawyer or apply for the public defender. The charges will resolve under the typical case procedure which...
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I recently got a failure to appear charge for possession of alochol under age. I was given a show cause. Will I go to jail?
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Answered on July 07, 2009
I wish I could answer your question, but there are too few facts provided. While this type of question would ordinarily seem to be a simple...
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Drinking Fine
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Answered on July 07, 2009
I can understand why you as a brother would try to help your brother, and the answer to what will happen is that the Court will likely issue a...