Third degree theft totaling $700. Pre arraignment hearing. What do I need to do

You need to get a lawyer. It's very good that the restitution is already paid, that will make it easier to resolve the case. A total dismissal is...

Violation of Probation is this grounds for me 2 go to jail I passed the drug test and now got my drug evaluation after violation

Pay off whatever of the fines you owe by now. Start doing whatever treatment the drug eval recommended and bring proof of enrollment to court. Be...

Yes, but usually those 48 hours are sentenced as spending in the Intoxicated Driver's Resource Center, which is required anyway. It's like the...

Is a DUI a felony?

Not in NJ. Other states, maybe, but here it is traffic summons. It's not a felony, a crime, an offense or a misdemeanor. So it cannot be expunged.

I committed charity care fraud back in 2009. Family member gave evidence to the state about me. Am I in trouble?

Your guilt is up to a jury to decide. In the meantime, it's likely that the statute of limitations has run, or soon will run. The amount of...

Charged with simple assault and criminal mischief, I have evidence I didn't do it...is it good or not

See if you can print out the text message exchanges. And no, don't talk to her or respond at all.

The truth? By producing video footage. State Troopers are supposed to have the footage all the time during a stop. It looks like you were...

How do I/should I inform nj of a OUI that I received in MASS

No, you don't have to tell them. NJ will find out soon enough.

Do I need a lawyer?

Hire a lawyer. DWIs are some of the most complicated things in criminal defense. Think of it as needing a hair cut: you could do it yourself, but...

Can the police hold my son when he goes in for questioning?

Don't let them talk to him. Talk to a lawyer. A lawyer will get them off his back at least temporarily. They want him to come in and make a...