My brother got sentenced to 48 months on a first ofense and has no record he was charged with a home invasion

There are many factors that go into whether or a defendant is sentenced to prison. That your brother had no previous record is, unfortunately, not...

Can you help me understand the meaning of what does a suppression hearing do?

This is something you should be discussing with your local attorney. In general, however, a suppression motion's purpose is to get the court to...

Just because victim does not want to press charges, that in an of itself, does not always mean that the State can't or won't bring charges against...

Is there a way to have a license reinstated when it was suspended due to failure to pay fines and costs?

This person can not drive for any reason in New Jersey while their license is suspended. This person who continues to drive while on the suspended...

Does a withhold of adjudication of a misdemeanor from FL still count as a no conviction if applying to a job in NJ?

You seem to have answered your own question, ie since you know what happened in Florida is not considered a conviction, then it appears that...

Could they avoid being charged or summoned to court, jailed since they have no record with no money involved/reaped? Thank You:)

If I understand your question correctly, Just because there has not been any charges filed does not mean there won't be. Remember, an indictment is...

I am on parole and have been for 1 year 6 months with only 6 months left. I'm being charged with a retail fraud will I go jail

There are many things that play into going to jail or not. These are questions that you need to discuss with your local attorney. Your attorney...

Son was charged with possession of heroin. he is 3 years clean. he wouldn't have let police search car if he was using heroin.

For many reasons, you need to hire a criminal attorney. If he can't afford it, he can seek the devices of the public defender if he financially...

DO ALL MUNICIPAL COURT CASES HAVE TO BE HEARD IN "OPEN COURT"?

You have to appear in court when required to obviously. However, Depending on the offense, and depending on the circumstances, a defendent may be...

Is a summary offense of shoplifting considered a criminal conviction in new jersey

Shoplifting in New Jersey is an offense that ranges from a disorderly persons offense (ie not a "crime" according to New Jersey law), and crime. ...