Technically speaking, the statute, Reckless Driving, 39:4-96, allows the Judge to sentence someone convicted of it of up to and including 60 days...

Threatening of pressing stalking charges

Stalking is either, depending on the situation, a crime in the 4th or 3rd degree. A fourth degree charge, in addition to fines, carries the...

I concur with Attorney Aaslberg. I will only add that even if you do obtain an attorney, what you decide to to is always your decision. The benefit...

I have seen it happen, but sometimes the judge will enter a plea of "not guilty" automatically and then allow you sufficient time to get...

Do the Court appointed lawyers fight a good case in comparison to the Private Attorneys?

First, NJ dosent have misdemeanors; only disorderly persons/petty disorderly persons defenses and crimes. That said, DP/PDSs are like what other...

The New Jersey Motor Vehicle Code allows for traffic violations to sent via the mail. For most traffic violations, there is a 30 day statute of...

Loitering

An expungement has no effect for immigration purposes, including citizenship. It also causes other complications because once expunged, you will...

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I am a minor caught shoplifting $206 worth of merchandise from nordstrom. What will happen if I don't pay the civil demand?

I agree with Attorney Aaslberg, and note further that regardless if you pay the civil demand or not, technically, charges could still be brought...

First Time getting arrested

Try borrowing from a friend, relative, work collegue, etc. Criminal charges, whether diaorderly persons or crimes are serious and have lasting...

You should discuss with a attorney familiar with New York traffic violation law for what are the NY consequences. That said, however, an out of...