39:4-87 is failure to yield (2 points) and 39:4-123 is an improper turn (3 points). If you caused an accident by your actions then you may have...

Paying a ticket online requires you to enter a plea of guilty. It looks like the charge you are describing is exceeding the speed limit by 25-29...

1) Can I just pay this online and not receive points on my license; If I pay the fine, will it affect my current car insurance

Paying a ticket online requires you to enter a plea of guilty which will translate to points on your license for the charge you have been charged...

Second open container offense in NJ. Habitual offender? Increased fine? Jail time?

Every time you get into the system in New Jersey it is harder to get out and the penalties are generally more significant. Assuming this was...

What is the charges for a $288 shoplifting? Am I going to jail?

This is likely charged as a 4th degree felony punishable by up to 18 months in prison. Assuming you have no prior criminal history, the likelihood...

Can I get my record expunged?

A new expungement statute was recently signed into law. While the effective date of the new law is not until April 18, 2016, you need to discuss...

This answer to your question depends on a number of factors including the judge, the prosecutor, the probation officer, the county you are in and...

I would like to know how much it is to get a lawyer or should she just get a public defender

Getting a public defender can be a difficult decision. Assuming you qualify for a PD, some public defenders are highly qualified and diligent,...

It is possible to secure bail pending appeal. Generally speaking, once someone has been found guilty of a felony in NJ, in order to get bail...

Will a public defender work? Airline wants copy of summons paperwork, should defendant give it? Should she try for a dismissal?

There are many qualified public defenders. The problem is, however, that they are often spread very thin given their heavy caseloads and limited...