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Yes ! Of course you can. Go to the local police station and report the assualt immediately. Good luck to you.
I believe it doesn't matter for a back ground check. If you were ever arrested, or charged with a crime, it will still appear on your record.... Read Answer
While I wouldn't accept an answer on the internet in lieu of an actual consultation with a criminal lawyer, the simple answer would be that it is... Read Answer
Even if the officer claims the phone was "tracked" to you, he/she still needs the same amount proof required to get a search warrant. If you... Read Answer
I would need to know more about the crime and the sentence to answer properly. Please call on Monday. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
There are multiple options based upon the crime and sentence and prior record. I am available to discuss on Monday. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
The prosecutor makes the decision on the new trial. What caused the mistrial ? What was the evidence of guilt ? Please call. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
I did answer this question. Your friend may be able to get a Conditional Discharge so that there are no charges. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
Does your friend have a prior Conditional Dhacharge? If not, we may be able to have the disposition deferred so that there are no charges. Where did... Read Answer
We need to know exact conviction to determine expungement possibility. There should not be a problem with the expungement. We do three per week. We... Read Answer
The second defendant can still be found guility. However, hiring a skilled criminal defense attorney would be helpful in negotiating a possible... Read Answer
The factual basis for the plea is on the record and if the person pleading guilty exonerated the second accused, the second person can use this... Read Answer
You can get a TRO if you have or have had a 'dating' relationship with this person. Ed Dimon
You should work with the Prosecutor and explain the issues. The Prosecutor will work with you if you do not undermine his/her case. Ed Dimon... Read Answer
The prosecutor will not charge you under these circumstances. Ed Dimon
You can have the arrest and/or charge expunged six months after the completion of the PTI period. You can then answer that you have never been... Read Answer
One can violate the terms of PTI and be dismissed from the program. The initial charge would then be reinstated. What happened ? Please call to... Read Answer
I am a former prosecutor. What are the facts ? What happened ? When ? Where ? Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
How old is your child ? What happened to the other child ? Where did the incident occur ? In school ? Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
You can have a trial and the State has the burden to prove guilt beyond a reasonable doubt. However, the police officers will testify against the... Read Answer
The young ladies should explain in writing to the prosecution what happened and include check for full restitution. The prosecution will work with... Read Answer
You should obtain all of the statements of the witnesses to determine the allegations against your child. If your child was involved in the... Read Answer
It is very difficult to rescind the plea agreement without extraordinary circumstances. What were the circumstances ? You do not want to anger the... Read Answer
What kind of question is this? You don't give any information for an attorney to answer and you don't state when you are planning on leaving the... Read Answer
Usually aggravated assault involves weapons but of course the fact that there were police involved may change factors. The fact that he may have been... Read Answer