Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Jersey

Two years ago I had an "altercation" with a stranger in the parking lot of a store. I beeped my horn at her and as a result she started yelling and cursing at me and approached my car. I called the police for assistance because she wouldn't let me leave and I had my kids in the car. An officer came, I left and she proceeded into the store. A few days later she filed harassment charges against me, which I received notice for in the mail. After speaking with a lawyer I filed one against her in return. When we went to court we both agreed to drop the charges (prior to being called before the judge) and did so when the case was called.

I have never had anything beyond a speeding ticket on my record prior to this. I was told that I could get this expunged. Is this necessary? My problem is that I am currently a criminal justice major with the intent to attend law school upon graduation. Will this charge affect my criminal background check with the possibility of negative consequences for acceptance, obtaining my law license or the possibility of becoming a judge in the future? I understand anything can affect anything but I didn't know if this was something that could stop me of achieving my dream.


Asked on 3/31/11, 5:42 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Allan Marain Law Offices of Allan Marain

The FAQ page on my web site answers this exact question. Please visit http://www.njexpungements.com/faq.php and review Question 15.

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Answered on 3/31/11, 6:46 am
Gary Moore Gary Moore Attorney At Law

Your interests would be better served to have the record of the charge expunged. Your record might influence whether or not you are hired. I am very experienced in doing expungements.

Call me if you like.

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Answered on 3/31/11, 8:47 am
Ronald Aronds Law Office of Ronald Aronds, LLC

Since this is a citizen's complaint, and you were never actually arrested on this charge, and the charge was ultimately just dismissed, there may not be any record to expunge at all. You can arrange to have a criminal record check done by getting your fingerprints taken and then you will know for sure if there is any record you need to get expunged. Please contact me if you have any questions about this.

Sincerely yours, -Ronald Aronds, Esq.-

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Answered on 3/31/11, 5:02 pm


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