Should I hire an attorney? What kind?

Your fiancé is facing fines, suspension, and maybe jail on the traffic violations. The fact that he is undocumented is not an issue for Municipal...

Many judges will not read letters that you just mail to the judge. Please get the letter to your boyfriend's lawyer before the sentencing. Under...

So my boyfriend got a letter today from his probation officer that he violated him what does he have to do

The probation officer will report to the judge that the officer thinks that your boyfriend violated probation. Your boyfriend has a right to a...

Can employer not hire me with an arrest on file but no disposition ?

Your employer can choose to not hire you. Your background check may or may not show the charge. You can check your own criminal record with the...

Do i need to get a lawyer or will i be okay with a public defender? will i recieve jail time?

The new charges have a possibility of you going to prison. On top of that, the court may terminate your probation and send you to prison on the...

I was a victim of domestic violence and rape in my last relationship.Can I take any legal action if the crime was never reported

Call the police department and make a report. A detective will investigate your crime and may file complaints. You should contact the police.

Does anyone know of any criminal pro bono lawyers in or near Essex County, NJ?

The Office of the Public Defender will represent indigent people accused of crimes. When you first go to court, request a public defender.

My boyfriend is in jail on nj n he got bench warrant plus he got an immigration hold can he get out from jail

He is held by two different groups. The jail is holding him on the bench warrant. In New Jersey, he does not have a right to bail on a bench...

Is a petty disorderly persons offense considered a misdemeanor?

New Jersey got rid of the words "felony" and "misdemeanor." Disorderly Person offense and Petty Disorderly Person Offense are the charges that...

Dispatching background checkup go how far?

Law Enforcement background checks usually check your criminal record. In New Jersey, the State Police maintain the criminal record database. ...