Can my brother be drug tested after today which is the last day of his 1 year probation?

Yes, but unlikely. But he should not use drugs anyway. It only gets worse.

Not really a criminal law question. However, I am very doubtful that it is a violation of the law to record a hallway conversation in a courthouse.

There is no set amount of times. You should ask the judge to dismiss the case if another non-appearance occurs.

Could a shoplifting charge be used to impeach the credibility of a witness? Is theft categorized under the term crimen falsi?

Shoplifting is a disorderly persons offense in NJ. Such a conviction cannot be used to affect the credibility of a witness. However, an indictable...

Armed Robbery?

The charges are serious. Robbery while armed is a first degree offense in NJ carrying a 10-20 year State Prison sentence upon conviction. There are...

In my judgment, it is unlikely that anyone in the civil court will perform a record check on you. However, you should deal with the bench warrant...

If my paper says I start probation September 9th, am I off probation September 10th of the next year?

After September 9th, call the court to see if case has been, or will be dismissed, and when.

Can a person be released after 11 months in cape may county jail accepts a pleas agreement and be released til sentencing?

It depends on what the plea agreement says. If he faces much more than 11 months when he is sentenced, he /she probably will not be released. If...

What is my liability to a bailbondsman if I was 1 of 3 that had to sign, provide paystub?

You have to look at the document that you signed. In New York. You may have obligated yourself to pay the entire amount or a portion thereof. No...

My learned colleagues have provided excellent advice. Have your parents or guardian seek out an experienced criminal defense lawyer soon.