Is it discrimination when a business will not hire based solely on criminal background?

No. Employers can use any reasonable data or question to determine whether they want to hire someone. Assuming you are correct about why you did...

Is it recommended to retain a criminal lawyer who previously worked as a police officer and for the D.A.'s office?

Whether a lawyer who was a cop and a prosecutor will make a better criminal defense lawyer, depends on the lawyer, not the background. I retired...

Your facts indicate that you were under investigation for an alleged violation of a State charge, and you cite the Federal Rules as if they will...

Worry about my child coustody

Respectfully, in order to get the widest possible viewing and response from Family Law lawyers, you need to relist this question under the subject...

I was ticketed for possesion pf cannabis under 2.5 but i am on feloney probation for theft what do i expect

Based upon my experience in NJ, you should expect that the prosecutor (DA) and the probation department will both be asking for you to be violated...

Who can a man testify to ,pre court date, to clear someones name who is innocent?

There really are times when you should have a lawyer, and respectfully, this is one. If you do not have one, I recommend you get one. You are going...

How do we stop illegal police harassment?

You have several options. Contact the Police Internal Affairs Unit and file a formal complaint against the officers. While doing this keep a...

I was accused of theft and had charges placed against me by my former employer. The theft was for use of a postage machine. Howe

You are charged with a theft related crime, a type of crime which is sometimes called a crime involving moral turpitude. If you were to be...

Felony Criminal mischief charge for a 15 yr old

I agree with both of my collegues. I also suggest that you need to at least discuss this with a lawyer before there is any resolution. It is always...

I have to agree with both of my collegues. You should relist the question with more facts so an assessment can be offered as to the possible...