Under these circumstances you need an attorney to negotiate a satisfactory resolution for you. In a lot of these Municipal courts the police sit...

You could get a restraining order for your son if there is violence or threats of violence directed towards him. You cannot get one because you...

It is very common for tickets to be issued in this manner. The court is very understanding about granting postponements so you should not have any...

Will I face the same charges as a friend who stole $300 of merchandise at Kohl's when I only stole a $12 pair of earrings?

You need to get into a diversionary program so that this event won't be a part of your criminal record in the future. This is not the end of the...

I would like to see if an old charge is on my sons record, and work towards expunging the charge if possible.

The most efficient way is to go to the State police website. They will tell you how to obtain your complete criminal record. You will need to get...

Can we get a comprehensive expungement, where all records are completely removed?

Depending upon what he pled guilty to and other circumstances after 10 years he should be eligible for an expungement. I can't comment upon the...

Is this normal or should I challenge these issues?

These questions are more appropriately answered by your attorney.

Can I just pay for the speeding ticket or do I really need to go to court for it?

The best thing to do is go to court and plead it down to no points

What should I do or say that can help me in this dilemma?

This is not the end of the world for you. It is fairly routine to have these types of charges amended in such a way that make for a satisfactory...

What's going to happen to me? Will I be charged? And if so with what? What should I do next? Will I have a police record?

If you are charged, it will be for uttering a forged instrument or obtaining cds by fraud. If you feel you are going to be charged you should...