I need to get my criminal history to expungement i want to go back to school and cause of my history i cant can you help me

Find a good lawyer on Avvo and hire him to take care of it.

Can I drop a public defender

Tell the judge you want time to hire an attorney but only do so if your serious about it.

My fiancee has been charged with 3rd degree shoplifting in the state of NJ. What kind of punishment is likely?

3-5 years at most. She needs a good attorney.

If I received a conditional discharge for first offense possession of CDS, does that mean I don't need an expungement?

You still need to expunge the arrest and the cd. You have to wait 6 months after you complete the discharge but you can start the process before...

Pre Trial Intervention Program NJ

You can still get PTI but you would have to appear in court in NJ and probably should live in NJ to follow their conditions if you are accepted....

How much time am I facing for 3rd degree hindering and 4th degree obstruction

The third degree charge carries 3-5 years. However, you have strong defenses. You need a good attorney to fight the charges. Call for more...

Charged with possession of marijuana under 50g's and paraphernalia. Is it possible to have the case dismissed? 1st arrest.

You may have a case for coerced consent which could invalidate the search. More information is needed.

If someone in the room with me was smoking marijuana, can I still get charged with possession?

You can be charged but the question is whether they can prove it. More info is needed. You need to hire an attorney.

Can he at least get probation and no jail time??

There is a possibility he could probation. He should hire a good defense attorney to achieve that goal.

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If a judge removes himself from a case due to a victims family member being a past employee of the judge and there is a question

It is up to the judge. You can only withdraw your plea of it was not made knowingly and voluntarily. You should hire a lawyer if that's what you...