Careless driving/ failure to turn and failure of license

Yes, you should obtain a experienced traffic attorney to assist you. You are facing multiple points, possible license suspension, hefty fines and...

What happens if you were caught shoplifting and the police were called? I didn't get arrested, not given a citation or court

You do not need to be formally arrested to be charged. If the police were called, then you should be prepared as to the possibility of receiving a...

Will I get a fine or a court date?

This is more of a criminal law/defense question, so I have reposted it as such. In all likelihood, if Walmart did not pressed charges against you...

Im a minor and I got caught shoplifting but it was because I was forced by some bad people and the police demised the case.

In order for them to collect from you, they have to get a judgment entered against you by the Court. It is unlikely that they will go to court to...

Son driving, given 3 tickets - worst one was possession of controlled substance in vehicle. What now?

Your son needs an attorney who has experience in criminal law/traffic violations. You can find many qualified attorneys using the find a lawyer...

I was recently charged with 2C:35-10A(4) and 2C:5-5A in North Brunswick, NJ. I was looking for options as what to do.

You should talk with your public defender/attorney regarding what you would like to happen, if it is feasible, and your defenses. While it sounds...

Caught shoplifting at Walmart :( If I have to go to court, is there a way to find out before I receive a letter in the mail?

It's sounds like the amount you took for which you were recently caught at Walmart was less then 200.00. Therefore, this is a disorderly persons...

Will shoplifting be on my police record? (cont.)

N.J.S.A 2C:20-11(c)(4) states that shoplifting in the amount of 200.00 or less is a disorderly persons offense. A disorderly persons offense (what...

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Will shoplifting be on my record?

First, the police/store have up to 1 year to charge you for shoplifting if they have done so already. However, this is probably unlikely if they...

Charged with 2C:35-10A(4) and 2C:5-5A. What is the best advice?

You should retain the services of an experienced criminal attorney. It would not be wise to go in this alone as a conviction for one or both of...