My son is 18 and a freshman in college. He was charged with a 2C:35-10A for drug paraphernalia. What should he expect in court?

Mr. Cheser's answer is so thorough, there isn't much to add. The grand majority of the time a person who has no prior history who is charged with...

My roommate assaulted me. He is heavy pot user. I am afraid of reporting him and becoming dragged into his drug offenses.

There is no way to both involve the police and guarantee that you will not be possibly placed in a defensive posture if your roommate accuses you...

What could happen if you already on probation for drug charges but got caught shoplifting

Whether or not you were arrested and actually charged with shoplifting makes all the difference in the world on any potential problems with your...

Nude photos were taken of me without my knowledge

Go to either your local police department or to the Prosecutor's Office in Freehold. You will be interviewed by a Detective at either location,...

You should contact the court where you were sentenced first. They should be able to advise you as to the procedures, and if there is any problem,...

My son goes to a prearraignment conference with the prosecutor tomorrow. He doesn't have an attorney yet. Any advice?

Your son can go to the pre-arraignment conference without an attorney. He will be advised to either retain private counsel or apply for the public...

You did not indicate whether or not you took the breathalyzer test. If you did, the operability of the machine must be scrutinized to ensure that...

My son - 18 - was charged with 2C:35-10A(4) last night. What are we looking at? Will there be jail time? Can jail be avoided?

Given the history that you have provided, it appears unlikely that he will be sentenced to jail. He may even still have available one of the...

I was charged with assault out side a bar. They have cameras all around the outside. How can I get the video to prove innocence?

Either yourself or your attorney must subpoena the videotape. Be aware, that many establishments reuse tapes on a regular basis, so you should get...

I was charged in Passaic County NJ with 2C:20-11B(1) (shoplifting $266 value 4th degree) What am I looking at? (Prior Record)

The cutoff between a disorderly persons shoplifting charge and a 4th degree theft charge is $200.00. Your situation is close enough to the DP...