My friend was arrested for a 2nd degree theft, 1st offense. What prison term is he looking at?

You have to apply for the public defender to determine if he is eligible economically by filling out a form. As to the cost of a typical...

How do I go about downgrading a disorderly persons offense to a municipal ordinance?

The last person you should ever take legal advice form is a police officer. They are not attorneys and are potential witnesses for the state. The...

How do I fight a disorderly persons charge due to harassment when I can't afford a lawyer?

It is important not to post any potentially incriminating statements on avvo while asking your question as there is no expectation of privacy or...

Is expungement Worth while?

It is worth getting an expungement of your criminal record, even if the offense occurred 23 years ago. You probably appeared in front of hang 'em...

What type of lawyer should I consult regarding an assault in the workplace?

That's a horrific story to hear and I'm sorry that you're daughter has to go through this. What you should do is with your daughter when she's...

Shoplifting charge, what should I expect in court?

You're facing up to 6 months in jail, up to 1,000 fine and up to 10 days community service if you're convicted as well as paying court costs and...

This is a ticket serious enough that you would be assessed four points on your license by the MVC if you were to plead guilty. The citation for...

I was arrested once for 2c:35-10A I used a conditional discharge, just got same charge 16 yrs later, anything I could do?

Sounds like you're facing an indictable offense. A conviction of this criminal charge will have potentially devastating consequences in your life,...

Not having money isn't necessarily going to result in a dismissal of the criminal charge you're facing. The best thing for you to do is to schedule...

Is there a law or something for self deffence in nj court

I addressed this question previously. Please refer to my answer.