What can I do against an abusive step dad?

You could call the police and report him for a criminal acts of endangering the welfare of a child or abuse & neglect. Or, in the alternative, you...

Does the self defense law work for men against woman, and if it does what proof ?

The law does not apply to one gender over the other. However, for example, some have a hard time believing that a 200 lb man acted in self defense...

Do they arrest you when you show up to the police station to pick up your tro

Not for the TRO itself, but if you have warrants for something else they may check for that and arrest you. The TRO is just service of the...

What will happen if I miss a court date?

You should contact a NJ municipal court attorney and see if they can resolve it for you while waiving your appearance. Missing a court date in...

How do I make him stop ??

You can go to family court to get your visitation/custody situation court-ordered if you have not already. It is always a good idea to get an...

When does the defendant need to go to jail after sentence?

Yes, the jail sentence starts at the time of sentencing, so the defendant usually is remanded to the custody of the county jail at that time.

It depends on the degree of the animal cruelty charge as to how much time he could get, so more information is needed. If he cannot afford a...

Caught drinking underage in Vegas. Do I need to tell my P.O.?

The conditions of your probation, which were read to you when you began your NJ probation, probably indicate that you cannot get arrested if...

How do I ask for new court date in Gloucester county for parental rights ?

You should definitely hire an attorney experienced in DCP&P cases, or if you cannot afford one, apply for a public defender. A finding of abuse or...

My girl got sentence to 180 days how much of it will she serve???

Generally, one half to 2/3 of the 180 days, depending on certain things that are controlled by the DOC such as good time and work credit.