My daugher was just admitted to the psychiatric ward and she has upcoming criminal court dates can these be continued

You should contact her lawyer immediately. The attorney can advise the court. Does she have a psychiatric history? Was this the cause of any of...

Can I get money returned that was confiscated during a search by police if no charges were ever filed against me?

You should contact an attorney and bring the complaint. The Forfeiture laws in New Jersey allow law enforcement to confiscate a forfeit property...

Does a police officer have the right to enter a home if the door is unlocked or slightly open

Your question lacks information. Many police believe that once they knock on your door or you open the door they can simply step inside and walk...

A firearm seizure occurred in December 2009. One item is banned in NJ. What is the SOL? Item seized was a hi cap gun magazine

In NJ, restraining orders are a family court matter/order. As such, the box on the TRO that is checked off for seizure of weapons is based upon...

Your question lacks important historical background. My office has represented teachers charged with dating “former students” that are now “18”. ...

A school principal is demanding that the teachers delete their facebook accounts. Can he do this?

The school likely cannot force anyone to delete their facebook account because it would violate their constitutional right to associate. ...

If i left my gun collection to my son can he legally keep them without a firearms i d? i live in new jersey

In New Jersey a person does not need a permit at all to maintain a gun in ones own home. There are a few fatal exceptions. Specifically, if he has...

How can I pre-screen a Criminal Defense Lawyer?

Referrals from someone you trust are always helpful. You should also be aware that the law has increasingly become specialized as such you should...

How possible is it to be convicted on drug charges for text messages that do not actually name drugs or the exchange of money?

Every narcotic related wiretap investigation I have handled over the last six years has involved a court order specifically requesting the incoming...

Indian Citizen in US with DUI (still in pre-trial discussion) entering UK?

Your question lacks some key information. First the the UK Boarder Agency changed it's policies After 2004. They will deny a visa to anyone...