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With a first degree charge how long can the state keep someone locked up without indicting them?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
the judge sets the bail and the prosecutor sets the timetable for the case. the prosecutor is given wide discretion to investigate the case. as such, there is no timetable. the defense attorney should lean on the judge for lower bail. please call if we can help. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600
the judge sets the bail and the prosecutor sets the timetable for the case. the prosecutor is given wide discretion to investigate the case. as such,... Read More

What will show up on a fingerprint scan?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
i would have the arrest and conviction expunged so that there is no record of either. after the expungement, you can, under NJ law answer that you have not been arrested. this will be the best $1500 you ever spent on your employment future.  please call if we can help. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235... Read More
i would have the arrest and conviction expunged so that there is no record of either. after the expungement, you can, under NJ law answer that... Read More

4years after being convicted and serving out parole if you won a appeal can you be retried and if found guilty be put in jail?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
you can be retried for the charge because the supreme court determined that the first trial had a serious error which required retrial. given the fact that you have sered the sentence, i would be of the opinion that your attorney would be able to negotiate a plea for 'time served'. please let me know if we can help you. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235... Read More
you can be retried for the charge because the supreme court determined that the first trial had a serious error which required retrial. given the... Read More

Could this person walk away free without an arrest or charges

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
the US Attorney controls both the investigation and the prosecution. the FBI agents work for the US Attorney. if i were this person, i would hire an attorney to 'jump in front of this prosecution' and thereby, mitigate the consequences. i would be 'pro-active' and not 're-active'. please call if we can help. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235... Read More
the US Attorney controls both the investigation and the prosecution. the FBI agents work for the US Attorney. if i were this person, i would hire an... Read More

NJ Offense 9.12.060

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
this is the lowest charge in NJ. you would not have a criminal record. i would address the charge to avoid the negative employment issues. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235
this is the lowest charge in NJ. you would not have a criminal record. i would address the charge to avoid the negative employment issues. ed dimon,... Read More

Do I need a lawyer to get conditional discharge program

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
you may be alble to obtain the conditional discharge without an attorney. however, the attorney will determine if you are eligible and insist upon the conditional discharge if eligible. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235
you may be alble to obtain the conditional discharge without an attorney. however, the attorney will determine if you are eligible and insist upon... Read More

What constitutes defiant trespass in NJ?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
the police will not sign the complaint. you could bring a private charge against this person. however, the process is quite expensive because you would have to hire a private attorney to prosecute the case. we have done this in the past only once because of the cost involved. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600... Read More
the police will not sign the complaint. you could bring a private charge against this person. however, the process is quite expensive because you... Read More

IF A DEFENDANT WAS OFFERED A CERTAIN PLEA COULD THE STATE DECIDE TO OFFER A HIGHER SENTENCE THAN WHAT THEY ORIGINALLY OFFERED?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
each of these offers 'stands alone'. for example, the 10 year offer with 85% was before there was a trial. the trial made that offer moot. the 60 year sentence after the trial stands alone until the sentence was overturned. the 30 year offer also 'stands alone'. the prosecutor now has the benefit of the trial testimony. ed dimon, esq.... Read More
each of these offers 'stands alone'. for example, the 10 year offer with 85% was before there was a trial. the trial made that offer moot. the 60... Read More

Advice on Dealing With a Ticket for Urinating In Public

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
we should be able to negotiate a dismissal of this charge for you. do you have a prior criminal record ? i would like to discuss our approach to these cases and our success record. please call. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235
we should be able to negotiate a dismissal of this charge for you. do you have a prior criminal record ? i would like to discuss our approach to... Read More

Can one be charged with aggravated assault if there is no proof and a significant alibi?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
the county prosecutor has the responsibility to present the 'evidence' to a grand jury and the grand jury makes the decision to formally charge you. you can appear before the grand jury to testify. your alibi witness can also testify before the grand jury. we can discuss our approach to this case. ed  dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235. please call.... Read More
the county prosecutor has the responsibility to present the 'evidence' to a grand jury and the grand jury makes the decision to formally charge you.... Read More

What to do when the police won't file a burglary report?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
you could hire lance lebaron, our private investigator, to investigate the case and provide the evidence to the police. if the police do not wish to prosecute, you could hire valter must, esq. of our office to prosecute. we have done private prosecutions. you could also sue the people in civil court. these are solutions which are in step. you only pay lance until he does or does not provide the evidence. his cost would be approximately $1500. if lance is successful and believes we can prosecute, valter would take the case and prosecute same. the cost would be $5000. please call if we can help. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235... Read More
you could hire lance lebaron, our private investigator, to investigate the case and provide the evidence to the police. if the police do not wish to... Read More

my 18 yr old got arrested first time for having an illegal knife in his car. can charges be dropped? what are possible outcomes

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   2 Answers   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
we represent people in the military every day. we thank them for serving. your son cannot have the charge pending or a conviction. the military will not accept him. what were the circumstances of the stop ? of the search ? of the arrest ? we would need to review the police report. please call. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 exrt 235... Read More
we represent people in the military every day. we thank them for serving. your son cannot have the charge pending or a conviction. the military will... Read More

What do i need to do for an asault charged to me but was self defense and the other guy hit me first?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
you need to defend the charge. you need to file an assault charge against the plaintiff if he hit you first. you need to provide the prosecutor and judge with the video before the hearing. please let me know if we can help. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235
you need to defend the charge. you need to file an assault charge against the plaintiff if he hit you first. you need to provide the prosecutor and... Read More

Does my state have any laws about transmitting or spreading STDs?

Answered 11 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
i am assuming that you are speaking about one person spreading or transmitting via personal contact. for example, through personal contact. if that is the situation, there is no direct statute on point. ed dimon, esq.
i am assuming that you are speaking about one person spreading or transmitting via personal contact. for example, through personal contact. if that... Read More

is it identity theft if a landlord uses your name and social on a bill AFTER you move?

Answered 12 years ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
Yes !  This is and you should report it to the police in the town in which you lived.   Take a copy of the police report to the gas company and demand to see any bill that has been put into your name.  Good luck. 
Yes !  This is and you should report it to the police in the town in which you lived.   Take a copy of the police report to the gas... Read More

My 17 year old stepson plans to attack me today at the therapists office

Answered 12 years ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
you should notify the therapist, and she may want to call the police.  The doctor/patient confidentiality is a lot like attorney/client in that anytime a patient or client is threatening harm to self or others, you can report that.  I would definitely tell the therapist, and indicate that you believe that he will go through with this threat, and ask what to do if he does attack. ... Read More
you should notify the therapist, and she may want to call the police.  The doctor/patient confidentiality is a lot like attorney/client in that... Read More

I am a 17 year old New Jersey resident who was just charged with conspiracy to commit burglary. Am I looking at jail Tim if proven guilty?

Answered 12 years ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
do you have a prior juvenile record ? what happened with regard to the robbery ? anyone hurt ? what was taken ? how old were the other participants ? the ansers to these questions will dictate if jail will be considered. ed dimon, esq.
do you have a prior juvenile record ? what happened with regard to the robbery ? anyone hurt ? what was taken ? how old were the other participants ?... Read More

The Question that's so hard for lawyers to answer? WHY?

Answered 12 years ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
i am assuming that these are federal charges. if so, restitution is mandatory. the us attorney has a group that only does restitution. we just negotiated a settlement with them and were able to lower the monthly payments to a modest amount. please let me know if we can help. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235... Read More
i am assuming that these are federal charges. if so, restitution is mandatory. the us attorney has a group that only does restitution. we just... Read More

I was charged with shoplifting from Walmart it's an indictable charge it was six hundred and eighty five dollarsif I was already charged and convicted

Answered 12 years ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
wlamart is very serious about shoplifting. they put immense pressure on the prosecutor and judge to vigorously pursue these prosecutions. they argue that they pay significant real estate taxes. have you been convicted ? what happened ? how can we help you ? ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600
wlamart is very serious about shoplifting. they put immense pressure on the prosecutor and judge to vigorously pursue these prosecutions. they argue... Read More

Can I be charged for "stealing" my own property?

Answered 12 years ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
the storage unit was rented/leased by your former spouse. you have no rights to this unit. you cannot break into another person's storage unit. you can be charged with a crime. you will inculpating yourself by telling her that you broke into the unit. however, you need to address this situation before you lose control and are facing criminal charges. i would have an attorney negotiate a settlement so that there are no charges. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600 ext 235... Read More
the storage unit was rented/leased by your former spouse. you have no rights to this unit. you cannot break into another person's storage unit. you... Read More

my lawyer was paid $6000 of $7000 and now after my husband was sentnced shes dropping the case because im late on my payment a month

Answered 12 years ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
i would need to review the entire file to comment. however, the grand jury testimony is usually not helpful unless there is a very specific problem. what was the problem with the grand jury ? as for medical issues and the ISP application, those are not normally covered in the criminal retainer. was ISP a goal from the beginning ? if so, then ISP should have been included. what were the medical issues ? how were they related to the criminal charge ? please let me know if wec an help. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600... Read More
i would need to review the entire file to comment. however, the grand jury testimony is usually not helpful unless there is a very specific problem.... Read More

Is there anyway to find out if a lawyer who practices in NJ or NY can handle a criminal case in Southern California?

Answered 12 years ago by attorney Diana L. Anderson   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You need to find an attorney in California.  It is unlikely that anyone living in NJ and having a practice in NJ is going to have an active license in California.  If you are in NJ and have a pending criminal matter in california, you should retain a California lawyer
You need to find an attorney in California.  It is unlikely that anyone living in NJ and having a practice in NJ is going to have an active... Read More

My boyfriend was picked up on a bench warrant for failure to appear on a possesion of CDS charge. he has a previous conditional discharge.

Answered 12 years ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
a defendant can only have one 'deferred disposition' which includes either a 'conditional discharge' or 'PTI'. If your friend had a 'conditional discharge', he cannot get PTI.  He must address the bench warrant and then the charge. The bench warrant must be explained. Please let me know if we can help.  Ed dimon, esq 732-797-1600 ext 235... Read More
a defendant can only have one 'deferred disposition' which includes either a 'conditional discharge' or 'PTI'. If your friend had a 'conditional... Read More

What do I have to do after I put in a complaint about a simple assault?

Answered 12 years ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
i did answer this question. you must work with the 'victim advocacy group' at the prosecutor's office. the victim has very strong rights in NJ. i wouls insist on restitution as a condition of probation. ed dimon, esq. 732-797-1600
i did answer this question. you must work with the 'victim advocacy group' at the prosecutor's office. the victim has very strong rights in NJ. i... Read More

about disorderly conduct/persons

Answered 12 years ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Criminal Defense
You should obtain sworn statements from your friends setting forth your role in what happened. You would submit these sworn letters of exculpation to the police. Ed dimon,esq
You should obtain sworn statements from your friends setting forth your role in what happened. You would submit these sworn letters of exculpation to... Read More
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