What happens when a Grand Jury member is caught discussing a case in public place such as a rest room?

Grand jury proceedings do not invoke double jeopardy. A new grand jury can return an indictment so long as the members were not in the first panel.

Shoplifted at Sears in Atlantic County.

You need an attorney so that you can explore a defense in order to minimize the chance of getting a permanent criminal record. Plead not guilty...

Does Nj have a diversion program and am I eligible to use the program?

Pretrial intervention is limited to indictable offenses at this time. However, there are online shoplifting programs and a judge may go along with...

Will I have my respiratory license suspended for a domestic violence account?

I agree that you should retain an attorney. Besides successful completion of the anger management course, I recommend that your attorney engage a...

Has Statute of limitations run out?

The proposed suspension is from the MVC, not the court. It is a separate adminisrative action. You must request a hearing the the Motor Vehicle...

Mr. Cheser is correct.

Can i get charge for defending my self

Sounds like she trespassed into your house, a crime, and assaulted you and you defended yourself. Perhaps you should charge her. Then it may work...

Abolutely you can be arrested! I had a case just like that in Camden County a few years ago. My suggestion: Retain an attorney to see about...

Back in 3/24/1989 convicted of 2C:35-10A(1): POSSESS SCHEDULE 1,11,111,1V Type of offense INDICTABLE

It is a felony, which is a crime. Crimes are offenses that result in exposure to more than six months in jail and the right to a jury trial. They...

A family member of mine was given the option to pay the "victim" who in return would drop assault charges. Is this legal?

I agree with Mr. Cheser.