QWhat would the sentencing be for a 16yr old for criminal possession of a weapon in the 2nd degree?

Your son is charged as an adult. This is a C felony which can be state prison for 3 1/2 yrs or more. But the statute says he must possess the gun...

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Would like information on outcome of a case?

I would sit down, face to face with his lawyer and explain your concerns, especially your health and that he was beaten up in jail by the man he...

Police can detain people present at the search to complete the search. But for an arrest the person must have committed a crime. There is too...

Report a crime to the police depart the prosecutor accepts the facts, but downgrades it and does not tell victim

I agree with my colleagues. Speak to the prosecutor and ask him to explain the downgrade.

I got a cell phone ticket in NY, do the points get transferred to New Jersey? I have researched online and see conflicting answ

The points do transfer. You get the points NJ would have given if you did this offense in NJ

WHat happens if one gets arrested out of state??

It depends o the laws of that state, not on the laws of your residence.

Underage consumption of alcohol is a $500 fine. If it's in a car loss of license for 6 months. You may be required to take an alcohol program. If...

Im on permanent disabbility with a income of 1200 amonth?

Go to court, ask the judge for the public defender. He should be able to hire experts.

An ACD is the best outcome. As to whether this will affect you in the fiance industry, speak to your lawyer. If he doesn't know he mat know someone...

Is smoking weed inside apartment legal?

Medical marijuana is legal in NJ; other marijuana (not prescribed by a doctor) is not, yet. Yes, you can call the police and/or file an eviction...