A DUI conviction, while a traffic offense in New Jersey, is a criminal conviction in Canada. You have to apply for an approval of rehabilitation...

My wife is addicted to painkills, this is the second time this happens,

Yes, you can file for divorce. You can do this by first filing a complaint with the Superior Court, Chancery Division, Family Part and then...

NJSA 2C:52-6 (b) states you have to wait six months after completion of PTI to expunge your record. Assuming this is a first offense you would be...

If you are unable to personally serve your daughter's father then you can try to serve him by publication or substitute service of process to put...

I was 17 years old, tried as a minor,then got charged for Burglary, and the press put my charge in the paper.Isn't that illegal?

In order to sue for defamation of character there needs to be an element of falsity present in what was reported. In other words, if what they...

I am 18 years old and was given 2 summons one for a fake id and one for using it. What are the repercussions?

I agree that you need to speak with a lawyer. Discuss with a lawyer whether you qualify for PTI given that this is your first offense and to...

I am 18 years old and was given 2 summons one for a fake id and one for using it. What are the repercussions ?

NJSA 2c:21-2.1 deals with providing false identification. If the summons has that citation on it or NJSA 2C:28-7 you are facing pretty severe...

What can I do in my defense, against these untruths.

NJSA 2C:25-28 and NJSA 2C:25-29 address the types of restraining orders available for you to protect the welfare of you and your children. Within...

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If this charge is amended to an ordinance violation then the waiting period for an expungement is two years whereas the waiting period becomes five...

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That depends entirely on the attorney who sent you the letter. To be safe you should reply sooner rather than later.