Is it legal for a circuit clerk to refuse to file documents?

Court Clerks are not supposed to practice law. They are not supposed to give advise or comment on the propriety of pleadings. Your inquiry...

Can i get house arrest?

House arrest if available is determined by the Judge after a review of the defendant's history and the facts and circumstances of the new case. ...

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Is a "Criminal Vacation Action" available in the NJ Federal court?

If the plea agreement restricted or prohibited an appeal then you have relinquished your appellate rights as part of the agreement. A review of...

I was arrested for shoplifting $60 item. Was fingerprinted. In court I was asked to pay a fine and case was dismissed.

Your description of the disposition I'd inconsistent. A fine indicates a disposition other than a dismissal. To be certain obtain a certified...

Why didnt the judge see that i had a criminal record?

Many explanations are available. Not the least of which is that your record does not have what you think it should have on it. If this is of...

Chapter 13 Lawyer Issues

After verifying that the information from the attorney is false you have two concerns. The first immediate one is the automatic stay that the...

Stop communicating in a public forum. Consult and retain an experienced criminal defense attorney ASAP. / Please consider a few random...

Should I contact the DA rather than an attorney as my company was embezzled?

You should consult with your attorney who will them advise and coordinate with law enforcement and the prosecutors office.

Is there a statute of limitations for filing charges of embezzlement?

3 or 5 years SL depending on jurisdiction. Statue of limitations calculations are not simple and should not be used without the assistance and...

Two people being charged with the same thing

Two and sometimes more than two persons can be charged with the same or similar crimes arising out if the same fact pattern or event. Serious...