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A detective comes to your apartment and says I know you’re a prostitute and I want info on a client. How do you respond?
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Answered on December 15, 2020
I would politely say I do not want to talk to you and close the door. You never have to talk to the police. You should not talk to the police...
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Can the police arrest me as a suspect in a new larceny case without a warrant? I have an existing bench warrant from 2017.
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Answered on December 09, 2020
They can arrest you on the old warrant. If your company files a criminal complaint they can arrest you on that too. If they arrest you DO NOT talk...
If I get taken in and charged at the police station for something minor like DUI or soliciting prostitution and can't make bail
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Answered on December 08, 2020
You have a right to have the public defender represent you. You will have a detention hearing where you can be released if the judge agrees that...
Can I be given a DUI for drinking beer inside my car parked but not driving?
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Answered on December 06, 2020
You can be charged with DUI even if the cop is wrong. If you are not are not operating the vehicle- I would turn the car off and remove the keys-...
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I was placed juvenile detention for 3 days 21 years ago. I found out today I have a warrant from that. What do I do now?
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Answered on December 06, 2020
You do need a lawyer, or, if you can't afford one, a public defender. I would call probation to find out why you have a warrant before you do...
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Is it against the law to be drunk in NJ?
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Answered on December 01, 2020
It is not against the law. But it may be a violation of a municipal ordinance. You need to check the citation on the ticket.
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140.25 FC ( C Felony)
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Answered on December 01, 2020
Your husbband should accept represention from the Bronx Defenders or Legal-Aid, both good organizations that do good work. As to the sentence,...
What should I do if I got a reckless driving charge as a 17 year old in NJ? What consequences are there for pleading guilty?
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Answered on November 30, 2020
Judges can be very picky about speeding, especially 40 over the limit. If this was in a residential area, they are even more picky. You will lose...
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Can I get some advice?
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Answered on November 30, 2020
You need to hire a lawyer. Do NOT alk to the police. A lawyer can represent you in Superior Court and municipal court. And do not put all your...
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I was at self checkout with a friend Nd I’ve never been in trouble in my life , my nursing career and job are in jeopardy due to
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Answered on November 17, 2020
You are accused of petty theft. Do you need a lawyer? I'd be tempted to answer the charges myself and speak with the prosecutor there. If you are...
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