What impact, if any, will any funds raised and donated to a friend alter any lawsuit judgment against the liable party?

It doesn't hurt his case, but it does raise the question of damages. It is possible that a jury award might be reduced by the amount of the money...

Can record be found?

Juvenile records are normally sealed from the public, and that would include misdemeanor possession of marijuana by a 17 year old. However, some...

You are charged with an offense that carries 4 points. You can't just "pay the fine" without the points. What you may be able to do--depending on...

When a defendant "demures", he or she must specify which allegation he or she is demurring to. Civil suits typically contain a number of...

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The police cannot enter your property without your permission, unless they had a warrant or were dealing with an emergency. With regard to...

First, stop making admissions on line. They can be used against you. If you are questioned about this matter by the police or anyone, decline to...

How to Determine the deadline to file under the Statute of Limitations when responding as a Counterclaim?

The statute of limitations typically is calculated from the date of the harm. If you broke your arm on Aug. 1 2011, say, and the SOL is two years...

I know the burden of criminal harassment (N.J.S.A 2C:33-4). What is the burden of civil harassment?

You might want to clarify what you mean by "burden". The term burden usually means the amount of proof necessary to win. If you're asking about...

In new jersey, what charge is more serious? Theft, possession of marijuana, or forged signature?

None of them are going to land you in the big house (absent aggravating circumstances). But personal use marijuana possession is the only one of...

If I am wrongfully arrested for shoplifting, can I sue for civil rights violation?

If, as your comment suggests, your arrest was a mistaken identity, then it was an innocent mistake, was it not? Cross-racial identification is...