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Driving with out of state license. What to say in court?

H.'s answer | Answered on February 18, 2016

Best thing to say is I want an attorney. The best thing to do is to hire a lawyer.

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Can my son contest the Careless driving charge or plea bargain the ticket? Can he ask for a civil reservation?

H.'s answer | Answered on February 18, 2016

I suggest that you look into getting a lawyer. Sure your son can contest the case, but without a skilled lawyer the result that you want is not...

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What procedurally is done in a municipal court for a Harrassment? Can a lawyer show up to advocate for me instead of me?

H.'s answer | Answered on February 18, 2016

First you must appear if your charged with harassment. All criminal cases in NJ require the defendant to appear. A lawyer can generally...

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I'm looking for a lawyer to fight to lessen his charge

H.'s answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

A lawyer here on AVVO cannot contact you, you will have to contact them. Lawyers on this site are not allowed to solicit clients. What you can do...

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Can this be dismissed failure to prosecute and speedy trial raised 1 yr ago?

H.'s answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

Maybe, more information would be needed. Best to ask your current attorney who has handled this case since the beginning as he would know your...

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My question is will he be arrested on the plane or the cruise??

H.'s answer | Answered on February 17, 2016

From my experience more likely on the plane than the cruise. That being said I had a client 2 weeks ago come in and tell me he was arrested when...

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How often are 2C:33-4A violations dismissed in the Bergen county municipal court?

H.'s answer | Answered on February 16, 2016

Charges are rarely dismissed in municipal court if the complainant is a police officer without a good lawyer. If filed by a civilian complainant...

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Will PTI definitely show on third party background check? What could this do to my current situation at my company?

H.'s answer | Answered on February 16, 2016

Best to ask your lawyer as he knows your case the best. That being said in generally PTI itself will not show up but the arrest/complaint for your...

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Does a person from NJ have jurisdiction to sue someone living in Nassau County for violation 2C:33-4A? The accusations are false

H.'s answer | Answered on February 16, 2016

Generally it is best to get a Criminal Lawyer for a criminal charge to defends yourself and a civil lawyer if you plan to sue the person civilly....

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Charged with hit and run and driving with no insurance. What are the penalties?

H.'s answer | Answered on February 15, 2016

For a first offense leaving the scene of an accident ticket in NJ with property damage your facing up to 6 months loss of your drivers license and...

H. Scott Aalsberg's Answers (12274)

Driving with out of state license. What to say in court?

Can my son contest the Careless driving charge or plea bargain the ticket? Can he ask for a civil reservation?

What procedurally is done in a municipal court for a Harrassment? Can a lawyer show up to advocate for me instead of me?

I'm looking for a lawyer to fight to lessen his charge

Can this be dismissed failure to prosecute and speedy trial raised 1 yr ago?

My question is will he be arrested on the plane or the cruise??

How often are 2C:33-4A violations dismissed in the Bergen county municipal court?

Will PTI definitely show on third party background check? What could this do to my current situation at my company?

Does a person from NJ have jurisdiction to sue someone living in Nassau County for violation 2C:33-4A? The accusations are false

Charged with hit and run and driving with no insurance. What are the penalties?