Charged with 2C:20-11B (2) in the state of NJ, I am 19. Will I go to jail? I can't afford an attorney because undergrad student

The answer to your questions depends on a number of factors. First, where the shoplifting is prosecuted depends on the value of the items...

If you have a problem with the IDRC, I would contact your attorney who handled the refusal. The sentencing judge should you have put his/her...

I got a DUI w/accident 11 years ago. I completed PTI, was told it would be expunged. Should it be off my record now?

Counsel is correct. A DWI in New Jersey is a traffic matter that cannot be expunged. A dismissal of the charges after a PTI requires that you...

Will a robbery charge as a juvenile affect my chance of getting a job?

I moved your question to the employment section because those attorneys may have a more complete answer to your question. In this section, we can...

Showing up to court to fix a FTA?

You should ask your attorney if the warrant was recalled or vacated. That's legal speak for "Is the warrant voided". If the answer is "yes",...

If you fail an instant drug test will my case worker contact me immediately or wait until the lab results come back?

Usually, the case worker will inform you if you failed your drug test. If there is some legitimate reason for a positive drug test (i.e. taking...

Defending a failure to maintain lane ticket?

You are entitled to discovery (i.e. reports, dash cam videos, etc.) as part of your traffic case. The Rule which gives you the right to obtain the...

What happena if i get caught trespassing in walmart after being banned? Will it go on my record?

Likely, you may be charged as a defiant trespasser. There are several solutions that could result. Some of the results could involve you having a...

As long as your "of age" to smoke legal tobacco AND there are no prohibitions to the conditions of your house arrest, you may smoke a black and...

Can minors have phone sex and/or text sexually explicit messages?

Sexting among minors is unlawful irrespective of the gender of the minors. Currently, sexing may break a number of laws including, but not...