In order to be found guilty, you must have knowledge that the check was fraudulent. If you are charged with passing a bad check, I suspect you are...

If I currently have mutiple dui's, is there a way to get my license back sooner than they've been suspended for?

A license suspension for DUI is typically unable to be shortened or reversed. It is possible, however, if it was an illegal sentence or there was...

How do i answer "Have you ever been convicted of a crime?" on an application?

New Jersey has crimes, offenses and municipal ordinances. If the question asks if you have ever been convicted of a "crime", you may answer no. ...

Can you appeal a conviction after the fact?

Was your son convicted in NJ? If so, a plea can be withdrawn under certain circumstances. The facts and circumstances of what your son knew and...

Shoplifting case in Edison Township Municipal Court.

It is an attorney general directive. Part of the reason behind it is because punishments for shoplifting increase on subsequent offenses. If the...

Does New Jersey have a law (i.e. 7 year rule) on dismissed indictable charges?

In New Jersey, records are not expunged "automatically". After your successful completion of the PTI program you had a six (6) month waiting...

Got Arrested and charged with shoplifting 2C:20-11b1

In addition to the options and consequences set forth by my colleagues above, you are looking at a fine and ten (10) days of community service. Be...

Will my boyfriend go to jail if he receives a warrant for not showing up in court for a traffic ticket while he is on PTI?

He should speak with an attorney about both his PTI and traffic matter. The specific facts and circumstances of your boyfriend's case will...

This question is regarding Fraud. I am interested to know if I unknowingly commited Fraud and if so, can I be prosecuted in NJ?

Speak with an attorney. You should also refrain from discussing or posting any further information until you have had a chance to consult with...

I was charge with stolen property. I when to court the first time and I plea myself not guilty because I didn't stolen

Contact a criminal defense attorney. He/she can review your complaint paperwork and advise you as to the criminal process and explain your...