New Jersey Criminal Defense Legal Questions

Age difference is crucial and age of each party is crucial. There must be a four year difference in ages. For example, one person could be 17 and the other 12. In addition, the statute does not begin until victim is 18. As such, if person were 12, then six years would pass before statute started. Of equal concern for the prosecutor is the passage of time and the ability to prove the case. ... Read More

You must address both the outstanding bench warrant and the charge. You must document why you did not receive the court notice. You may be arrested under the warrant Depending upon the nature of the charge. You may have to pay bail for the warrant. You should use us to insure that you are not arrested when you call or report. You should document your defense to the charge. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon... Read More

You can sue the hotel in civil court. The burden of proof is upon you as the plaintiff The burden of proof is upon you as the plaintiff. However, the standard of proof is the preponderance of the evidence which is far lower than proof beyond a reasonable doubt.  We have an excellent private detective and an excellent certified trial attorney to represent you. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon... Read More

Thank you for contacting us. Our approach would be all encompassing. We would work to make sure that your daughter did not have a criminal record. We would make sure at the proper foundation is put in place to avoid problems in the future. The latter would include private drug testing and counseling. We would work with the prosecutor and police to determine their perception of your daughter and your daughters friends. You and your daughter would have a clear picture of the problem and a clear path to the solution.  We are presently involved in 10 similar cases. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon... Read More

you should provide the police and the prosecutor and the judge with the doctor's report indicating why you have been prescribed this medication and the history from the pharmacy of receiving the medication. you want to demonstrate that you have one doctor who prescribed the medication and why. you want to demonstrate the use of one pharmacy. yopu should do this asap. you should get supporting documentation from your family which speaks of your condition and medical care. please call if we can help. ed dimon... Read More

 The arrest and convictions will be a public record if your son is convicted. if convicted, your son would have a criminal record. The key is avoiding conviction. We would utilize his clean record and his college record and his background and his family background to avoid conviction. We would also use character letters from first responders. I would like to discuss our approach. Please call. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600. Please also check our website. Thank you. ... Read More

We work daily with the Parole Board. The problem is that your son, under the sentence you described, he's not eligible for parole for seven years.  Why did he receive such a severe sentence ?   Was he selling large amounts of drugs ? The only option is to renegotiate the sentence with the prosecutor based upon your son's cooperation. ... Read More

The police cannot take your car without there being a forfeiture action filed against your car. The police and the prosecutor must go into civil court  and prove that the car was used in the commission of a crime.  If the car was used in the commission of a crime, then the car can be seized and forfeited to the state . ... Read More

You can press charges against your neighbor for harassment and terroristic threats. you can press charges against your neighbor for harassment and terroristic threats   However, to avoid being frustrated by the process, I would make sure that I have sworn statements from all of the witnesses setting for us sufficient criteria to prove both harassment and terroristic threats.  You can utilize our private investigator to interview the witnesses and take sworn statements. If our investigator is of the opinion that you have the proof  of harassment and terroristic threats, then you can decide if you want to hire one of our attorneys as your private prosecutor. I would recommend Valter Must, Esq.  if you do not use a private prosecutor, you'll be frustrated by the system in that the public prosecutor will not pursue these charges with any vigor.  Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon... Read More

 The landlord has no responsibilities if the landlord did not have any knowledge of what was happening with regard to the minor girl.  What were the actual charges ?  What were the circumstances surrounding the charges  ?  Why would the landlord be concerned about the charges  ? Is there any connection between the landlord and the tenant and the minor ? ... Read More

 Municipal court ruling by the judge would bind you from contacting the person. We see that solution , The majority of these cases are settled by having the judge rule that person A cannot contact person B.  What was the basis for the original order not allowing contact ? Please call if you would like to discuss representation to address the charge.... Read More

 Did you file joint tax returns when you were married ?  Did your husband take you as a 1099 employee when you were married ?  You need to prepare a timeline setting for us your position as a 1099 employee both before and after divorce.  We have an attorney who is both a CPA and a tax attorney. I was the former first assistant prosecutor. We can guide you through this  problem and determine if there are opportunities presented with regard to your husband's actions. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon... Read More

 The key to the answer is dependent upon the reasons that the teacher physically touched child.  For example, a teacher would be permitted to touch a child if the child were fighting with a second child. The teacher would be able to touch a child if child were threatening either another student or threatening the teacher. Key is the intent of the teacher and the circumstances surrounding the touching.  What were the circumstances of the touching ?  Was the child out of control ?  Were their witnesses to what happened ?  What did the witnesses state ? Ed Dimon... Read More