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Possession of cocaine is a third-degree offense punishable by a maximum of three to five years in state prison. If you have a prior record, it could mean that the prosecutor’s office could offer you jail. An attorney will try to prevent this from happening by replacing it…
Possession of heroin in New Jersey is a third-degree offense punishable by a maximum of three to five years in state prison. Whether or not you’re going to spend any time in prison has to do with your prior history. The majority of people that come in for…
If a determination has been made that your record can be expunged, then the necessary paperwork has to be done. This includes the order, the verified petition signed by you, and copies of judgment of convictions or dispositions. You will ultimately have to get a court date. Once…
There are a number of factors that will play into whether or not you can have that record expunged. What is your prior record? How many incidences do you have on that prior record? How long ago did those incidences happen? Has there been a sufficient amount of…
As a Monmouth County Juvenile Crime Lawyer I often get calls from parents telling me that their child was arrested for theft. In order to prove theft, the state would need to show that your child intended to take that item intentionally. I advise clients as a Monmouth…
As a Monmouth County Juvenile Crimes Attorney I often speak to people who have been caught drinking underage at a bar. If you child is being charged with underage drinking at a bar then they can be charged with using a fraudulent ID. I have advised parents of…
If your child is found guilty or pleads guilty to a first-degree offense, they face up to four years in the juvenile jail. Second-degree offenses are up to three years, third-degree offenses are up to two years, and third-degree offenses face up to one year. A disorderly person’s…
All offenses by juveniles which would be heard in a municipal court for an adult. Regardless of what type of charge it is, it is all heard in the family division in the superior court in whatever county in New Jersey where that child lives. It’s not where…
I am often asked as a New Jersey DWI Attorney what can happen if you are arrested while driving underage. If your BAC is greater than .08, which is the legal limit in New Jersey, you will be charged with a formal adult DWI. I advise clients as…
As a Middlesex County Criminal Defense Attorney I have spoken to clients who have been charged with insurance fraud. You can be charged with insurance fraud if you happen to abandon your car in a neighborhood and then report it stolen. I have advised clients as a Middlesex…