Questions answered by Blair R. Zwillman

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Can i be charged ?

Blair's answer | Answered on May 13, 2015

The theory of constructive possession may apply if the prosecutor can demonstrate that a person had dominion and control over the marijuana. You...

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Criminal Case

Blair's answer | Answered on April 24, 2015

Not necessarily. Circumstances control. If it is found very close to one person that person only may be arrested. If five people are sitting around...

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I plead guilty to a dui charge in order to get pti for possession of a cds. This is my first ever felony charge. Does this show

Blair's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

DWI is a felony in certain states like NY and California. If it happened in NJ, A DWI charge cannot be expunged because in NJ it is a motor vehicle...

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Can I purchase a firearm after misdemeanor charges have been sealed?

Blair's answer | Answered on April 15, 2015

It depends on what "sealed" means in Florida. If they were effectively expunged in NJ parlance it is my belief that you would be permitted to apply...

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What will happen when my brothers goes to court? He has been indicted and charged with burglary, theft and unlawful entry.

Blair's answer | Answered on March 29, 2015

The confession may or may not be admissible in evidence against him. Seasoned criminal lawyer must interview him and analyze case file. The...

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Is there a special criminal lawyer i need to to hirer for a fraud case against the state attorney generals office?

Blair's answer | Answered on December 05, 2014

You should hire a lawyer who has experience in what we call "white collar" cases and has handled many fraud cases in the past. It would be a...

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First offense for shoplifting can I speak to the prosecutor about my case before seeing the judge

Blair's answer | Answered on November 21, 2014

You are better off with an attorney who can speak to the prosecutor and a representative of management of the store. Your behavior after arrest...

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Violating pti, is that jail time?

Blair's answer | Answered on November 15, 2014

No necessary jail. Depends on value involved. PTI is not considered a prior conviction. Depending on value involved, case may be downgraded to a...

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Am I going to jail for a traffic ticket?

Blair's answer | Answered on November 13, 2014

Much is determined by whether you received court notice of the hearing date. Also, there is an additional problem if someone was injured the...

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Do I have a defense against this careless driving ticket in NJ? The cop said that i was speeding and he couldn't catch up to me

Blair's answer | Answered on November 13, 2014

Typically, where its word against word in municipal court, the judge finds against the defendant in a trial. I would suggest attempting to...

Blair R. Zwillman's Answers (632)

Can i be charged ?

Criminal Case

I plead guilty to a dui charge in order to get pti for possession of a cds. This is my first ever felony charge. Does this show

Can I purchase a firearm after misdemeanor charges have been sealed?

What will happen when my brothers goes to court? He has been indicted and charged with burglary, theft and unlawful entry.

Is there a special criminal lawyer i need to to hirer for a fraud case against the state attorney generals office?

First offense for shoplifting can I speak to the prosecutor about my case before seeing the judge

Violating pti, is that jail time?

Am I going to jail for a traffic ticket?

Do I have a defense against this careless driving ticket in NJ? The cop said that i was speeding and he couldn't catch up to me