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I am a new york licensed driver with a clean driving record. I received an improper u turn violation in Toms River, NJ.

James's answer | Answered on April 03, 2011

New York is a member of the Interstate Driver's Compact or "one license program". My understanding is that your NJ violation will be reported to...

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I have a work permit.I just got arrested.I have4tickets one is for dwi and i hit5parked cars(which i havent received those yet)

James's answer | Answered on March 28, 2011

While your focus seems to be on the immigration issues, do not make the mistake of minimizing the effect of the charges against you because you...

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Can I be forced to appear as a witness?

James's answer | Answered on March 28, 2011

Before the case goes to trial, you will receive a subpoena to testify at a deposition. While the subpoena will come from a lawyer's office, it is...

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? I was just hit with a summons from the fire department my ? I am not the owner of this house and i still got a ticket from the

James's answer | Answered on March 27, 2011

In order to sustain a lawsuit, you would need to show some sort of damages. Thus, a lawsuit is not the most obvious response. Getting the ticket...

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Could someone explain the difference from local counsel and pro hac vice?

James's answer | Answered on March 25, 2011

As my colleagues have identified, if you want your NJ attorney to handle a case in NY, they will need to be admitted Pro Hac Vice. The local...

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My son said the word kill to a student that was bullying him and the police was called for my son by the school. can i sue them

James's answer | Answered on March 25, 2011

I have seen this approach being taken under the auspices of so called "zero tolerance" programs for even kindergarten children. In that matter the...

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My 19yr old son has been charged with simple assualt on a 16 yr old boy, should he have representation in court?

James's answer | Answered on March 02, 2011

What could happen is that, at a minimum, your son would have a criminal record. N.J.S.A. 2C:12-1 also imposes the potential of six months in jail. ...

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If a court date is rescheduled for outstanding traffic matter, will license be restored after case?

James's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

You face two separate issues. Your license has been suspended by the Motor Vehicle Commission and there is almost certainly a warrant for your...

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Speeding Ticket

James's answer | Answered on February 28, 2011

It is possible, but will depend on your driving record, the actual speed and whether you have exhausted your resort to unsafe driving. But even in...

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Is there a statute of limitations on driving on the suspended from 1987 i never appeared in court in n.j.

James's answer | Answered on February 26, 2011

I think you double posted this question. But as my fellow attorneys have identified, the state may have some trouble prosecuting after so much...

James A. Abate's Answers (4936)

I am a new york licensed driver with a clean driving record. I received an improper u turn violation in Toms River, NJ.

I have a work permit.I just got arrested.I have4tickets one is for dwi and i hit5parked cars(which i havent received those yet)

Can I be forced to appear as a witness?

? I was just hit with a summons from the fire department my ? I am not the owner of this house and i still got a ticket from the

Could someone explain the difference from local counsel and pro hac vice?

My son said the word kill to a student that was bullying him and the police was called for my son by the school. can i sue them

My 19yr old son has been charged with simple assualt on a 16 yr old boy, should he have representation in court?

If a court date is rescheduled for outstanding traffic matter, will license be restored after case?

Speeding Ticket

Is there a statute of limitations on driving on the suspended from 1987 i never appeared in court in n.j.