New Jersey Criminal Defense Legal Questions

There is no way to answer this without consulting with a Virginia attorney. The fact that you may live in New Jersey is not relevant, the crime was committed in Virginia. I would suggest checking for criminal law attorneys in Virginia in Lawyers.com and find one located nearest to where you have to go to court. Or post this question on the site for Virginia attorneys.... Read More

We work with clients who want to be officers to steer them through the application process. You should be proactive in explaining the circumstances regarding the juvenile charge. The police have access to all records including juvenile and expunged records for the application process. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600... Read More

Even though a conviction may be expunged (every state has its own timetable and requirements) it would still be encumbent upon a person being admitted to the Bar to report it. However, it is possible for the Bar Examiner to waive a minor offense. I think attempting to hide it, even if it were expunged, would cause more problems. But that is my opinion. You can call the Attorney Ethics hotline in NJ, they may be able to assist you. The number is listed on the link I am providing. http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/oae/ethicshelp.html... Read More

I don't see where the attorney lied. If the client gives information to the attorney that is inaccurate, it doesn't sound like a lie. And an attorney is not required to give legal information to an adversary although they are also not ethically permitted to knowingly mislead someone. But even by your own description, I do not see anything that remotely describes a knowing lie.... Read More

I guess this was on the Palisades from your description. My advice is to get an attorney. The attorney can usually get you a new date and find out if you have to post bail for the missed court appearance. So that is the best way I think of to avoid being picked up on a possible bench warrant.... Read More

This is a complex question because juvenile records are normally sealed but are available to law enforcement for gun background checks. You can work through the system yourself and if you are not successful, contact us and we will help you through the process. We have done many similar cases. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600... Read More

I don't think there is any connection to your receiving a disability check. However, having a megan's law offender may infringe upon rights to public housing, but I believe it depends upon what tier the person was sentenced on under Megans Law. I believe under HUD regulations, you wuold have to list a new occupant on your assistance program so the fact that your bf is on the registry would have to be mentioned or else you could be hiding information. But I don't think being on the list automatically disqualifies someone. A person on the registry for a minor offense (say like a teenager found guilty of sexting) as opposed to someone who commits a serious offense like rape or child abuse). But a violation of Megans law can provide other problems if you have young children or get pregnant that may lead to the Division of Child Protection and Permancy getting involved.... Read More

Based upon what you wrote you have a right to sue the person who made the false report provided that you are iwthin the statute of limitations which is one year for libel or slander and two years for false imprisonment or false arrest. You should definitely consult with an attorney. You may also be able to file a criminal complaint for filing a false report however, I think that it would be difficult to get a prosecutor to puruse a criminal case. I am providing you with a link that might show you what you would have to prove in a criminal court assuming you got to trial. http://www.judiciary.state.nj.us/criminal/charges/falsrep.pdf... Read More

You need to explain your position in writing to the prosecutor and police and judge. You need to set forth the background information and your overall background. You should add character letters from first responders including police and military. You will be successful. Please call if you would like help. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600... Read More

The key to the answer is how your son was classified by the prison authorities and the Parole Board. If the authorities believed that your son would benefit from a halfway house program, they would make this a condition of release. We can check upon the classification. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600... Read More

We do these cases every week and we are successful because we give the judge and prosecutor a record which supports the dismissal of the charges. We provide the medical reports, the counseling reports, the statements of the witnesses, etc. We then put all of this on the record in court. The process is complete and successful. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600... Read More