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C.i lied about where I supposedly served him/her

Answered 8 years and 8 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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You need to review al the Discovery. Normally, the authorities use multiple CI's and have multiple buys. Do you have the Discovery ? Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
You need to review al the Discovery. Normally, the authorities use multiple CI's and have multiple buys. Do you have the Discovery ? Please call to... Read Answer
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We can get an immediate adjournment. We will negotiate for a Conditional Discharge. Please call asap. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
We can get an immediate adjournment. We will negotiate for a Conditional Discharge. Please call asap. Ed Dimon, Esq. 732-797-1600
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There would be no conflict of interest. 
There would be no conflict of interest. 
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Please send me the police reports and i can review to determine if any procedures were violated. You may have a good defense to the search and seizure. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
Please send me the police reports and i can review to determine if any procedures were violated. You may have a good defense to the search and... Read Answer

Does conditional discharge count as a conviction

Answered 9 years ago by Edward Jay Zohn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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No. After the time period, the complaint is dismissed. Edward Zohn, Attorney at Law, 908.791.0312
No. After the time period, the complaint is dismissed. Edward Zohn, Attorney at Law, 908.791.0312

What will the judge most likely fine me with and what can be downgraded if this is consided a second offense

Answered 9 years and 3 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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The key is your record and if you were on probation. The consequences can be significant. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon
The key is your record and if you were on probation. The consequences can be significant. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon

Caught with 10 ambiens, under 50 grams of marijuana and alcohol

Answered 9 years and 4 months ago by Edward Jay Zohn (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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If your record is good you may be able to make a deal for "pretrial intervention," probation, or something like this; that is, no jail time. Please call my office if you need representation. Edward Zohn, Attorney at Law 908.791.0312
If your record is good you may be able to make a deal for "pretrial intervention," probation, or something like this; that is, no jail time. Please... Read Answer

What is the best thing to do if I am pulled over and I have 2 joints worth of weed?

Answered 9 years and 6 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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Do you have prior drug charges ? What were the circumstances of this stop and search ? We would be able to represent you and mitigate the consequences. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
Do you have prior drug charges ? What were the circumstances of this stop and search ? We would be able to represent you and mitigate the... Read Answer

Ankle monitor

Answered 9 years and 7 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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Your husband should request Bail Pending Appeal from the court. If the case has merit and if your husband is not considered dangerous, the court will consider bail. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
Your husband should request Bail Pending Appeal from the court. If the case has merit and if your husband is not considered dangerous, the court will... Read Answer

What are the statute of limitation on a felony possession of cocaine and heroin?

Answered 9 years and 8 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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What is the basis for the Bench Warrant ? If it is your failure to appear, then there is no statute of limitations. You must appear. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
What is the basis for the Bench Warrant ? If it is your failure to appear, then there is no statute of limitations. You must appear. Please call to... Read Answer

Was protocol being followed?

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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This is a difficult case to win because the roommate had the right to give the police permission to enter. Ed Dimon
This is a difficult case to win because the roommate had the right to give the police permission to enter. Ed Dimon

Felony case of a drug charge

Answered 9 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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You should have your arrest and conviction in NJ expunged. After the expungement, you can answer that you have never been arrested. Please call. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
You should have your arrest and conviction in NJ expunged. After the expungement, you can answer that you have never been arrested. Please call. Ed... Read Answer

Possesion charge due to expired perscription bottle

Answered 10 years ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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You should produce in writing your full history of the prescription drug use: original Doctor's report and prescription; use of one doctor; use of one pharmacy; continuing visits and reports by treating physician. You will be successful if you provide this detailed written proof. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600... Read Answer
You should produce in writing your full history of the prescription drug use: original Doctor's report and prescription; use of one doctor; use of... Read Answer

Is jail time guarenteed for a 2nd time drug offense

Answered 10 years and 2 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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We have many similar cases. The key is the severity of your conduct and the drug and your overall circumstances. We have been successful with Drug Court and with keeping the Conditional Discharge in place. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
We have many similar cases. The key is the severity of your conduct and the drug and your overall circumstances. We have been successful with Drug... Read Answer

what are my options

Answered 10 years and 3 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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I would use a Public Defender if you cannot afford an attorney. Your daughter should not have a criminal record or an arrest record. The attorney will get the proper solution. Please call if we can help. Ed Dimon
I would use a Public Defender if you cannot afford an attorney. Your daughter should not have a criminal record or an arrest record. The attorney... Read Answer

Can I be charged for this?

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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We would have to review the police reports to answer properly. However, your situation is s complex area of the law because you have multiple issues: search of common area and 'expectation of privacy'; consent to search; higher standards for searching residence; etc. Please call to discuss. We would be honored to represent you. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600... Read Answer
We would have to review the police reports to answer properly. However, your situation is s complex area of the law because you have multiple issues:... Read Answer

I was in America 2010 and I get caught with 10 exctacy and I don't have any papers and I didn't attend the court

Answered 10 years and 5 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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We have done 10 cases like this. You must address the failure to appear by our having bail set. The bail can then be used for the fine and contempt charges. The judge will hold you in contempt for failure to appear. We will then address the actual charge. This can all be done. There are multiple steps. The cost can be significant. Ed Dimon 733-797-1600... Read Answer
We have done 10 cases like this. You must address the failure to appear by our having bail set. The bail can then be used for the fine and contempt... Read Answer
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The child should not be suspended without an investigation and hearing. The investigation will determine what happened and you can confront the witnesses against you at the hearing. Who brought the alcohol to school ? What were the circumstances ? Please call if we can help. Ed Dimon
The child should not be suspended without an investigation and hearing. The investigation will determine what happened and you can confront the... Read Answer

i recived a letter to appaer in court for a crime that took place that i wasnt there

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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Drug crimes are serious. They are normally well investigated. I would hire an attorney ASAP. You need to know where you are in the investigation and the role the authorities believed you played. We can get this information ASAP. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
Drug crimes are serious. They are normally well investigated. I would hire an attorney ASAP. You need to know where you are in the investigation and... Read Answer

Did a personal BackgroundCheck and it says :USE PARAPHERNALIA, DP isn't that a misdemeanor?

Answered 10 years and 10 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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I would have both the arrest and the conviction expunged to avoid any issues in the future. We charge $1500 for the expungement. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
I would have both the arrest and the conviction expunged to avoid any issues in the future. We charge $1500 for the expungement. Please call to... Read Answer

what kind of drugs are legal to use

Answered 10 years and 11 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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Drug use is dependent on the circumstances. For example, you cannot take certain prescribed drugs and drives truck or fly an airplane. What are your circumstances ? 
Drug use is dependent on the circumstances. For example, you cannot take certain prescribed drugs and drives truck or fly an airplane. What are your... Read Answer

passenger of car, loitering to obtain cds, cds

Answered 11 years ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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You need representation. Newark is serious about their drug cases.  We have just completed two cases successfully in Newark.  Do you have a criminal record ?  Please call to discuss.  Ed Dimon 732-797-1600
You need representation. Newark is serious about their drug cases.  We have just completed two cases successfully in Newark.  Do you have a... Read Answer

What is the penalty for having or selling bath salts in North Carolina

Answered 11 years and a month ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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We are attorneys in New jersey. We cannot practice law in other states. 
We are attorneys in New jersey. We cannot practice law in other states. 

Background check, conditional discharge

Answered 11 years and a month ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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We work closely with job applicants to control the narrative regarding  we work closely with job applicants to control the narrative regarding an arrest of conditional discharge. We are of the opinion that one must answer truthfull. However, one can explain what happened so that one is not disqualified. Please call to discuss. Ed Dimon... Read Answer
We work closely with job applicants to control the narrative regarding  we work closely with job applicants to control the narrative regarding... Read Answer

my son drew a picture of a pot leaf can he be suspended and required by the school to attend a drug program?

Answered 11 years and 2 months ago by Edward J. Dimon (Unclaimed Profile)   |   1 Answer   |  Legal Topics: Drug Crimes
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i would work with the school and medical professionsals to determine their cause for concern. i am confident that the drawing of the pot leaf was not their only reason for concern. i would also have your son drug tested by your son's doctor to determine any use of drugs. Please call if you need our help after you speak with the school and obtain the results from the doctor. ed dimon... Read Answer
i would work with the school and medical professionsals to determine their cause for concern. i am confident that the drawing of the pot leaf was not... Read Answer