Is it possible to have charges dismissed by the use of mediation / arbitration?

Mediations and arbitrations are mechanisms used in civil litigation and are not available in criminal prosecutions. If you are being charged with a...

I got a paraphenalia charge i have other old drug charges what r my ossible sentenaces im in n.j.

The charge is a disorderly persons offense of which if convicted can land you in jail for up to 180 days, or put you on probation (fines and...

I received 2 tickets and accepted a plea bargain, now the court sent me a summons for the same tickets, can I be tried twice?

No you cannot be charged/tried twice. Based on what you describe this is most likely an error. Contact the court administrator. I suggest that in...

My son was arrested for shoplifting

I generally advise clients to IGNORE these civil demand letters. It is a legalized form of extortion. You don’t owe them anything. In order for you...

Federal records cannot be expunged. The fact that you were charged AND that it was dismissed will be available on a background check.

Should my husband accept a plea agreement without any lab results to substantiate the charge?

Whether or not a plea offer is a decent one and whether or not to accept it is something that should be discussed with your attorney. No one here...

Will a DWAI that I received in NY 3 yrs ago follow me to NJ when I move?

A recent NJ court decision held that the NY DWAI can be used as and considered a first offense in NJ if the driver picks up new charges. So to the...

Is the speeding ticket still valid if the signature of the citing officer was not present?

As a practical matter the original that was submitted to the court will have the signature so there wouldn’t be a defect and the summons would be...

If someone has threatened me, is that grounds for a restraining order?

There are two ways to get a restraining order. One way would be through Family Court but that would require there to have been a familial or...

I was arrested and was giving a disorderly conduct charge for a controlled substance. A $120.00 fine which hasn't been paid.

It sounds like you were originally arrested for a misdemeanor drug possession charge. You ultimately pleaded it down to a disorderly conduct and...