Do I have a legitimate case?

Too bad that the government can screw up and you have no recourse. Please take my colleague's advice and get this case dismissed.

Is house arrest possible?

It is with electronic monitoring, but you experience this more so in the federal not state prison system. There is a program in N J called...

Legal Ethics Question

First you are correct about lawyers representing lawyers. Ethics attorneys usually defend lawyers who are charged with ethics violations. On the...

Do I need a real lawyer to prove that I didn't commit the crimes I am being accused of?

I prosecuted criminals for seven years as an assistant prosecutor and as a deputy attorney general. During that time, just short of one- fourth of...

I need help. What is the best action to take now? Do I need immigration or criminal attorney?

I agree with my colleague below. You need a criminal and an migration lawyer. Perhaps you can find a dual specialty lawyer. The shoplifting charge...

And get the fee agreement in writing, which is required by NJ attorney ethics. Make sure it spells out what the lawyer will do and what the lawyer...

Who do I contact if a registered sex offender is living at my ex-husband's place with my 3 children?

I second my colleagues advice. Move quickly. Some of these characters are absolutely unpredictable, and I don't care with whom they register.

I was separated from the marine corps with an honorable discharge August 2012 for a "condition not disability" Can I get back in

This is a tough one without reference to your complete record and the applicable regulations. One issue that comes to mind is the character of the...

18, have no record. Got arrested and charged "A disorderly persons offense". 2c:20-6. Will i need an attorney for a summons case

You may also have a chance at expungement that will help your record. You lawyer can evaluate this possibility for you.

Have 2 outstanding warrants in 2 different towns how do I avold jail time?

You need a lawyer to coordinate the execution / submission to the warrants. The issue of jail time will result from the seriousness of the warrants...