Aside from hiring a lawyer, what can we do? what laws, amendments or constitutional rights can i look up?

Try using the local law school libraries or google scholar to help you with your research. Otherwise, you should really try to hire an attorney to...

Your friend would need to speak to a criminal defense attorney in person by scheduling a consultation to discuss the particular facts of his case. ...

Can I trust the attorney whose office is located across from the jail?

The location of an attorney's office is not a rational reason to have concerns about the attorney's competence, or lack thereof. Google the...

Has anyone ever ignore the civil demand fee from walmart?

It would cost the retailers more money to enforce their right to sue you for the civil demand amount than they would recover, making it unlikely...

Dont talk about your case further until first speaking with a local criminal defense attorney, as what you say can be used against you. If you...

How will my future pan out in this situation?

The civil demand letter is permitted pursuant to http://law.onecle.com/new-jersey/2a-administration-of-civil-and-criminal-justice/61c-1.html NJSA...

A friend of mine was charged with shoplifting on 09.11.2001 from Boscovs NJ for the amount of $104.

Shoplifting, even if the amount is only $104, is still a crime of "moral turpitude." For immigration purposes, that is very bad. If he didn't show...

If I do not have a lawyer is it mandatory for me to show up at my arraigment for second degree assult?

Yes, you probably have to show up to court for your arraignment with or without a lawyer. You will be read the charges against you and plead either...

Should I hire an attorney or ask the co-defendant to withdraw the cross claim against me?

This question has been asked and answered in a different post by other attonreys. You should heed the advice you recieved there. Good luck with...

Should I pay my traffic ticket?

Go to court with a local attorney who handles traffic matters that can negotiate a favorable plea deal on your behalf. Also, don't speak further...