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an employer can dictate required clothing. the state, absent public safety and nudity, cannot. you should be the test case. the case will be... Read Answer
cyber bullying is not a defined legal term in NJ. 'harassment' is a defined legal term under the NJ statutes. there are many cases defining... Read Answer
no. you have to put nj transit on 'notice' of what occured and give them the opportunity to remedy the problem. if they fail to fix the problem by... Read Answer
these are difficult cases to win because the car dealers do repossessions every day and understand the laws concerning repossession. i would work... Read Answer
you need to address the five traffic violations. if you lose those cases, you will lose the basis for any claim against the officers. what are the... Read Answer
If you can prove the payments that you made, you would be entitled to a proportionate ownership interest in the car. If you went to court, and... Read Answer
You did not indicate if your child has an IEP although you said she has learning disabilities. An IEP is an individualized educational plan... Read Answer
complaints have been filed by both parties. the judge was not present for the incident. the judge will hear the testimony from the witnesses and make... Read Answer
It is impossible to answer this question based on the information that you have provided. It depends on why the person is in the shelter, and... Read Answer
the officer can ask for an id. the officer can search you for his 'personal protection'. the officer may not be able to search the cigarette pack in... Read Answer
you are not an adult. you cannot sue anyone unless you have a guardian appointed. i would not spend momey on an attorney. i would work this out with... Read Answer
the key is what is written on the title which sets forth the price of the car. if you agree upon $5000 and the title states the purchase price to be... Read Answer
you will need to obtain your 'criminal history' and review same to see the 'actual conviction', if any. the 'actual conviction' will dictate what is... Read Answer
i did reply earlier in the day. the 'pinelands' regulations are complex. you need a 'pinelands' attorney. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600
i was the solicitor for the hamilton township mua which is located in the middle of the 'pinelands'. my partner, steve leone, esq. has extensive land... Read Answer
there is no statute of limitations upon the defendant's failure to appear in court to answer a summons. you are subject to an arrest warrant and a... Read Answer
we can do a criminal background check for you to see your record. if there are errors, we can determine the basis for the errors and correct same. ed... Read Answer
a suit would be expensive to litigate because you have the 'burden of proof'. the cost would be $10,000. these cases are difficult to win... Read Answer
you should have the appeal hearing. you should have representation for the appeal hearing. you must address this issue now and have the appropriate... Read Answer
nj has different statutes to address possession of different weapons and to address the permittted behavior with said weapons. for example, automatic... Read Answer
you need to put everything in writing to the condo association. you need to put everyone on notice of the problem and give them time to rectify same.... Read Answer
the officer is not required to have 'probable cause' to 'stop' a vehicle for a 'motor vehicle violation'. the 'bar' is much lower. the officer... Read Answer
you do not want a criminal record or a criminal arrest on your record. this type of record will make employment most difficult. i would, on... Read Answer
If the messages reach the point of being harassing, you can apply to the court for a restraining order, if you were previously in a relationship with... Read Answer
it would be far better and far less expensive if you could get the local police to issue the 'municipal ordinance violation' for noise. if you bring... Read Answer