I was arrested for shoplifting In Target. The items costing 99.00 I do not have a criminal record, should I obtain a lawyer?

You should retain an attorney. If you have never been arrested or had the benefit of a diversionary program, the attorney should be able to...

NJ Courts requesting certified copies

A simple phone call to the agency you are seeking the records from will ensure that you make the check payable to the correct agency and you send...

I am applying for a probation officer job. I was arrested, should I put that I was arrested on the application?

If the question asks if you have been arrested then the answer is 'Yes". If the question is whether you have been convicted the answer would be...

Contact a Pennsylvania attorney but don't hold your breath hoping for the answer you want. Most states give reciprocity to each other.

I was charged with first degree robbery and after a appeal it was dropped to second degree robbery why do I have 5 years parole?

Good question. The 5 year period of parole supervision under the No Early Release Act applies to crimes of the first degree. Under the Act, the...

What is the likelihood of receiving a jail sentence for my fourth driving on a suspended license?

Based upon your question it appears that your charge for the fourth offense occurred in Deleware and therefore Deleware law will apply. You should...

New Jersey Supreme Court

Any attorney admitted in NJ can argue a case before the NJ Supreme COurt.

Daughter caught with drugs

It is not uncommon for the Lab to take several months to test evidence and the outcome of a motion to dismiss based upon the delay is largely...

Prior Convictions

No, an arrest is not the same as a conviction. If the charge was dismissed it is not a conviction.

In Custody

Hiring a lawyer can certainly have an effect on speeding up the process including the filing of a speedy trial motion.