Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

My daughter was a passenger in a car that got searched and marajuana was found in a cigarette pack. Both are 18. The driver took full responsibility saying it was his. He went to court and was told to apply for a public defender. His father found out about it and got a lawyer and is making his son say it was my daughters. She is on probation (PTI) and drug tested. Can they turn around now and charge her with possession and violation of probation?


Asked on 5/17/11, 4:50 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Yes, as long as they act before the statute of limitations has run. The authorities do not have to accept the driver's statements; they may believe instead that he was trying to protect your daughter from the harsher consequences she would face.

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Answered on 5/17/11, 4:55 pm
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

In general the answer is YES, but I would need to see the police report to determine the likelihood that they will. If your daughter is chargedthen she will need a lawyer as well since the penalties are pretty severe if she is convicted, and there is the additional problem of the charge resulting in a violation of her PTI. If your daughter is charged then please contact my office to discuss the case in more detail. I never charge for simply talking to a person about their case. Thank you.

Sincerly yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.- 908-272-0111

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Answered on 5/17/11, 6:45 pm
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Until she is convicted her pti status is safe, given the driver's statement excupating her..

Call me if you like.

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Answered on 5/18/11, 4:43 am


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