The only discretion they have is between 7 and 12 months and on the fine for an upper tier DWI. If your blood alcohol reading isn't suppressed,...

There will be a "V" for violation for the offense date and an "O" for Order for the conviction date.

How many years after a felony theft by deception and forgery charge be dropped if the accused never appeared in front of a judge

It's five years from the commission of the offense unless there is an exception. I.e. continuing offense or other. The length that the person has...

IF A DEFENDANT WAS OFFERED A 10 W/ AN 85% BEFORE TRIAL DIDN'T ACCEPT IT CAN THE STATE DECIDE TO GO HIGHER?

Yes. There was an offer that was declined by your boyfriend. Since the negotiations start anew, then the State can offer whatever it wants within...

Is jail time mandatory for theft? Situation is taking over 1.8 million from employer over 6 year period.

Your question would best be asked upon a PA lawyer as this is where you state the crime was committed.

What evidence is one able to get that a New Jersey simple marijuana conviction consisted of 30 grams or less?

There certainly should have been a lab. Whether the police or lab still has a copy many years later is another story. The only way to find out is...

A judge told me not to worry that my petty theft charge would not show up on my record, but I did a check and it is on my record

You were wrongly advised by the Judge or misunderstood what he was saying. This type of charge would, and certainly has, appeared on your record....

Do I have any options regarding the IID?

Still no.

Shoplifting arrest after paying a civil obedience charge First offense. What are my chances?

This is not enough information to evaluate your case. You should call myself or one of my peers from this website and make an in-office appointment...

Can I get a DUI without having been breathalyzed/blood drawn in NJ

I concur with Mr. Campbell. It would be a very tough case to prove if they did. You are most likely safe.