When disorderly conduct is sealed, what does this mean: "The court file is a public record"?

Once it is sealed it is not made available to anyone public or private (there are five exceptions).

How to get an Order of Protection lifted

An OP is a court order that can only be vacated or modified by the court. As the victim you may want to reach out to the district attorney and let...

Age of Consent / False police report.

Because of your ages the wouldn't be any rape charges but you could potentially face a charge of sexual abuse in the third degree which is a...

Should i get a lawyer or a public defender to represent me in a simple assault and harassment case?

There are good and poor public defenders much the same way there are good and poor private attorneys. If you can afford to hire an attorney you...

What are the consequences of giving a former, not currently legal name for a drinking in public summons in North Bergen, NJ

Giving a false name to a law enforcement officer could potentially lead to charges. The name you gave, however, does belong to you I imagine so...

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CAN A CASE BE DISMISSED IF THE ACCUSED WAS NOT MERANDIZED?

A defendant must only be mirandized if and when s/he is in custody and law enforcement wish to question him/her. Failure to advise someone of their...

What should an illegal alien do if he has information on criminal activity?

The best way to go about doing this is through an attorney so that you are protected to the extent necessary and so that you can get out of this as...

Am I still on parole

How is anyone here supposed to know that? If you are unsure I suggest you check with your parole officer.

ABUSE, THREATS, FIGHTS - Can i sue my child's High School

First and foremost if your daughter is being assaulted and is the victim of a crime(s) you should report is to the police. No one should have to...

Is it possible to be indicted on murder charges federally so they make sit and sweat to see if u will break and help the da

They can offer her what they believe is a decent deal but then again they don't have to. If a deal is offered, she can take it or she can refuse...