Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Restitution Issue

Recently I received a tax doc back from NJ state advising they have used my refund towards a delinquent debt from NJ probation. 10 years ago I got a DP and was ordered to pay restitution (this was called a simple assault) and 5 yrs probation. I paid the restitution and even received notice from NJ state advising the debt was paid. Shortly after (about 1 year), I was released from probation and everything has been quiet in my life for nearly 8 years until this notice. I have no criminal record. The state never sent dunning notices to me and I received NJ tax refunds from previous years. Unfortunately I no longer have the docs to prove the restitution paid. I thought this was all in the past but they want to keep it alive, even though I paid my debt back to society. IS there a SOL on this and if not, what can I do? Thanks!


Asked on 3/10/05, 10:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Daniel B. Kelley Kelley Law Offices, L.L.C.

Re: Restitution Issue

I am a New Jersey expungement attorney and I am very familiar with correcting/locating New Jersey records of all sorts. If the facts are as you state, I think I can help you by locating the documentation and putting together a legal argument that this matter had been resolved.

I offer free consultations on all matters, so you should give me call or send me an e-mail and we can discuss how I may help as well as my fees.

Daniel B. Kelley

(856)616-8080

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Answered on 3/11/05, 9:26 am
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Re: Restitution Issue

The conviction for the simple assault you got happened well within the computer age, so the probation department should have all the records of your case in their database. COntact them and they can give you a printout of the debt you owed and the amount you paid. THis is pronbably just an error that can be easily resolved. ONce you get the printout regarding the payoff of your debt you can contact the agency that sent you the withholding notice and get that fixed. If you are having difficulty doing this please feel free to give me a call. I have handled very many criminal cases in New Jersey in the past and could probably help you if you can't do it on your own. You can contact me at 908-272-0111 if you would like. Thank you. Sincerely yours, Ronald Aronds, Esq.

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Answered on 3/11/05, 11:08 am


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