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  1. Careless Driving: Re: Careless Driving After Passing a Car in New Jersey

    please see some of other my replies to careless driving in NJ.. basically you go to court and try to downgrade the 39:4-97 "2-point" careless driving ticket to a o-point offense like "improper...
  2. Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: Re: Caught Shoplifting While On An H-1B Visa

    Lmel, I presume this is in NJ. Because of your immigration status, you need to consult a defense attorney. SInce you are on H1, and getting paid, I am sure you can afford an attorney. Make sure you...
  3. Careless Driving: Re: Careless Driving on Private Property in New Jersey

    if your time is worth that, go ahead.. i dont know how much probable will ur case be... and as for myself I didnt have the time nor much hope with dealing the NJ system, so paid dollars.. and believe...
  4. Careless Driving: Re: Careless Driving on Private Property in New Jersey

    It doesnt matter in NJ to win. The general practise is you go to the court and the prosecutor will downgrade the original charge, 39:4-97(careless driving) to either dangerous driving, or obstructing...
  5. Careless Driving: Re: Careless Driving After A Motor Vehicle Accident in New Jersey

    Rather than questioning thecitation, whether the other driver should have been issued a ticket etc etc etc. what you should do is get hold of a traffic attorney, and minimize your careless driving...
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    Careless Driving: Re: Careless Driving in New Jersey

    update on our case:

    we went to court today with our lawyer. Lawyer fees: $500 for my and wife's case. Lawyer fought and verdict:

    My case: dismissed
    Wife's case: downgraded to 39:4-67, which is...
  7. Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: Re: Shoplifting Charge Changed to Municipal Ordinance

    the answer is "yes" to conviction.. and it will show up in background check
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    Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: Re: Shoplifting Charges in New Jersey

    In NJ, downgrading a shoplifting offense to a municipal ordinance can be tried out. It works in most courts. Of course, your attorney has to fight for it. There are plenty of good criminal defense...
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    Careless Driving: Re: Careless Driving in New Jersey

    Thanks blewis for your post and assurance. In fact I am going with my attorney, just to be comfortable with. He assured me of "no-points, low-fine only" outcome.
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    Careless Driving: Careless Driving in New Jersey

    well here is the story.. my wife passed the written test last week, and got the permit(learners). We went out practicing in the evening. She was driving, and I was on the passengers seat. While...
  11. Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: Re: My shoplifting story from start to end, in New Jersey

    Can you tell me what is the procedure and how long does it takes for final verdict.
    Depends on the negotiations made by your attorney and the prosecutor and store. Normally on your 1st appearance,...
  12. Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: Re: My shoplifting story from start to end, in New Jersey

    Hi edisonguy, for visa restamping in India, I would suggest you wait till your final court verdict. After your court judgement is settled, carry your court disposition letter, and rememeber that you...
  13. Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: Re: My shoplifting story from start to end, in New Jersey

    I got the certified court disposition from the court clerk, right after my court date.. be sure to request the clerk to kmake it clear about what exactly the ordinance...
  14. Criminal Law Issues: Point of Entry Risks With Municipal Ordinance Violation for Shoplifting

    I was recently arrested for a shoplifitng charge. However my criminal defense attorney tried hard, and eventually the charges were downgraded to a municipal ordinance violation. This is in NJ.
    Now I...
  15. Retail Fraud / Shoplifting: My shoplifting story from start to end, in New Jersey

    Hi friends,
    This forum has been extremely helpful to me for the past 1 month, and I thought of posting my experience which may help several other people who are passing through the harrowing...
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