Expunging criminal records

An expungement petition can be filed when the six-month waiting period imposed by the NJ expungement statute has passed. The waiting period starts...

Ok i went to court today and it was only supposed be for a violation for not goin to d and a classes

Your chances are good if you have the proof and provide it to your lawyer (yes, the public defender is a lawyer). You need to start talking to the...

Can we appeal or sentence and plea in federal court system? If so how?

In the federal criminal justice system, the sentencing is very structured. Perhaps the lawyer your husband had representing him never explained the...

I am moving to Honduras can my son in prison, 4th degree felony, come when he is released?

The answers to whether probation can be waived, depend on the sentence imposed. If he was sentenced to prison, then when he is released he will be...

Can the police use evicence they obtain from my vehicle?

The short answer is YES, the can use this evidence toprosecute you, if... The issue of whether something can be used as evidence in a criminal...

What happens if you steal and put it back without them knowing, or buy it?

I agree with Mr Brinkmeier's assessments. The issue is the taking, not whether you put it back before someone realized it had been taken. Once you...

A defect in the address listed in a search warrant can be a sufficient basis to suppress the results of the search. The issue of whether it will...

My bf got charged with DV. He brought in evidence and it backfired t she was the one holding the knife. can anything be done?

I answered this question in two previous listings. As I said then, once a court has rendered a final decision, the only recourse is to file an...

I have been convicted but my probation did not start yet, can I go on vacation?

I agree with your attorney, that it is not a good idea to do this without someone authorizing it in writing. Your facts indicate that probation...

The prosecutor is likely to offer you a plea to the reduced speed (2 points and lower fines) or to unsafe driving (0 points and higher fines),...