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Cumberland County Endangering the Welfare of a Disabled Person Lawyers
Cumberland County Endangering the Welfare of a Disabled Person Lawyers
Endangering the Welfare of a Disabled Person is one of those crimes that is serious, but rarely used. When it is used, it may catch most criminal defense lawyers off guard because they may not even know that it is on the books. Out team of tough, smart defense lawyers have the experience necessary in handling these cases. We’ve handled criminal cases, Adult Protective Services investigations and Danielle’s Law violations. When it comes to allegations of abuse of a disabled person, we’ve got you covered.
This is also one of those laws that probably had great intentions. Disabled people are vulnerable and they need extra protection from abuse. However, some laws, such as this one go way to far and ensnare innocent people that were just trying to do the right thing. If you are reading this because you are facing these charges, then I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. The State’s going to try to paint a picture of you and your actions and we need to be able to paint a much better one; the one that shows the truth: you are a good person that was trying to do the right thing. Even if you did make a mistake, that’s a civil or administraitve issue, not a criminal one.
Call us today at 1-855-9-JEFLAW to discuss your Cumberland County criminal case and how we can help you.
Endangering the welfare of a disabled person or elderly person, 2C:24-8
2C:24-8. Endangering welfare of elderly or disabled person
In New Jersey, endangering the welfare of an elderly person or a disabled person is a rarely used offense, but it is still serious nevertheless. The statute is also rather controversial as it criminalizes actions that may be usually handled in civil cases. For most criminal cases, someone has a guilty mind in addition to the guilty act. In other words, most crimes do not involve mistakes. However, this statute does criminalize mistakes which in the legal field is called neglect.
As a result, a strong defense is needed here. In front of a jury, the State will play up how this vulnerable person was injured by the Defendant’s actions or inaction whereas the Defense will demonstrate that the Defendant did the best that they could and that other factors led to injury. Our team of tough, smart defense lawyers know how to put a proper defense together to achieve the best results. Call us at 1-855-9-JEFLAW to discuss your case today.
The statute reads:
a. A person having a legal duty to care for or who has assumed continuing responsibility for the care of a person 60 years of age or older or a disabled adult, who abandons the elderly person or disabled adult or unreasonably neglects to do or fails to permit to be done any act necessary for the physical or mental health of the elderly person or disabled adult, is guilty of a crime of the third degree. For purposes of this section “abandon” means the willful desertion or forsaking of an elderly person or disabled adult.
b. A person shall not be considered to commit an offense under this section for the sole reason that he provides or permits to be provided nonmedical remedial treatment by spiritual means through prayer alone in lieu of medical care, in accordance with the tenets and practices of the elderly person’s or disabled adult’s established religious tradition, to an elderly person or disabled adult to whom he has a legal duty to care for or has assumed responsibility for the care of.
Atlantic County Emancipation Attorney
Atlantic County Emancipation Motion
If you want to end your child support, you have to file a motion for emancipation. Child support doesn’t just end. If the other parent has filed a motion for emancipate the child, you have to fight it if you don’t want child support to end. No matter what you are looking to do, when it comes to emancipation, our team of tough, smart child support lawyers can help you. The Atlantic County family court is located in Atlantic City. Our lawyers are there frequently fighting for clients with all types of family court matters such as child support and emancipation motions. We know how to develop hard hitting strategies to achieve the results you are looking for.
Our initial consultations are free and they can be done in person or over the phone which is especially helpful for those of you living out of state. Call us at 1-855-9-JEFLAW to discuss your case today.
Passaic County Emancipation Attorney
Passaic County Emancipation Attorney
Emancipation is the process by which you end your New Jersey child support obligation. Like many things in law, nothing is black and white. In other words, these motions are not easy. There are many loopholes on either side. Thus, you should have an experienced emancipation attorney handle the motion for you. Our team of tough, smart Passiac County emancipation lawyers have helped many clients win their emancipation motions for years.
Fortunately for you, these cases don’t usually cost a lot of money. Our attorneys are aggressive yet affordable and our consultations are free. If your child is at least 18 years old, you should at least discuss your case with an attorney. Child support will not just end on its own. You have to file a motion.
Call us at 1-855-9-JEFLAW to discuss your case. Our Clifton office is just minutes from the Passaic County Superior Court.
Middlesex County Emancipation Lawyers
Middlesex County Emancipation Lawyers
In New Jersey, child support doesn’t just end. If you don’t file a motion for emancipation, your child support will continue forever. If your child is at least 18 years old, you should talk to a lawyer about filing a motion for emancipation. Our team of tough, smart lawyers will fight for you in Middlesex County Family Court. We file hard hitting motions to make sure your child support ends. We have helped many clients end their child support. Even if your child is still in college, you can still file a motion to emancipate them.
Our initial consultations are free and we have three offices in Middlesex County (Woodbridge, East Brunswick and Piscataway). Call us anytime at 1-855-9-JEFLAW to discuss your case.
Ocean County Alimony Modification Attorney
Ocean County Alimony Modification Attorney
What seemed like a reasonable settlement at the time, may now be a huge burden on you. Due to changed circumstances, your alimony obligation can be ruining your life. The problem many people face here is a classic catch 22. You need an alimony reduction because you cannot afford your alimony. However, in order to do that, you need to spend a lot of money on a lawyer. If you had that much money, you wouldn’t need an alimony reduction in the first place. That’s where we come in. Our team of tough, smart Ocean County alimony reduction lawyers have what it takes to get the job done without breaking the bank. We are aggressive yet affordable.
We have an office in Toms River, just blocks from the Ocean County Superior Court. Call us at 1-855-9-JEFLAW to discuss your case. Our initial consultations are free.
Monmouth County Alimony Termination Lawyers
Monmouth County Alimony Termination Lawyers
With the recent alimony reform laws that were passed, everyone has questions about terminating alimony now. Despite the new law, a motion to terminate alimony can generally be made if one of the following events can be shown:
1-the supported spouse has re-married
2-the supported spouse is cohabitating with someone
3-the supported spouse has had an increase in income
4-the supporting spouse has lost his/her job
5-the supporting spouse has suffered a drop in income
6-the supporting spouse has retired
Terminating alimony is not automatic. A motion must be filed with the court. For Monmouth County cases, a motion must be filed in the superior court located in Freehold. These motions are difficult but not impossible. It has to be done right the first time if you want to succeed.
Our team of tough, smart lawyers have helped many clients reduce or eliminate their alimony obligation. We have two office in Monmouth County (Freehold and Tinton Falls) so we are each to reach no matter where you live. Our attorneys are aggressive and our rates are affordable. Call us today at 1-855-9-JEFLAW to discuss your case.
Middlesex County Foreclosure Lawyers
Middlesex County Foreclosure Lawyers
A foreclosure is serious business. You are risking losing your house and being put out on the street. It may seem like a hopeless situation. However, this cannot be farther from the truth. Our team of tough, smart foreclosure defense lawyers can help you save your home and avoid foreclosure. There are many options that can help you such as loan modification and mortgage cancellation. In other words, do not just let the big banks take your home. Fight back!
Our team of tough, smart Middlesex County foreclosure defense lawyers know how to fight back against the big banks. Our attorneys will do everything they can to make sure that your family stays in the home. Even better, this doesn’t have to cost you a fortune! Our Middlesex County foreclosure defense attorneys are aggressive and affordable. Call us at 1-855-9-JEFLAW to discuss your case. We have offices in East Brunswick, Woodbridge and Piscataway.
Monmouth County Foreclosure Lawyers
Monmouth County Foreclosure Lawyers
A foreclosure can be devastating to you and your family. The last thing you want to do is lose your house and be put out on the street. It may seem like there is nothing you can do. This cannot be farther from the truth. Our team of tough, smart foreclosure defense attorneys can help you save your home. There are many things that can be done such as loan modification and mortgage cancellation. In other words, do not give up without a fight!
Our team of tough, smart Monmouth County foreclosure defense attorneys know how to fight back against the banks. We will do everything we can to make sure that your family stays in the home for as long as possible. The best part is, this doesn’t have to cost you a ton of money. Our Monmouth County foreclosure defense lawyers are aggressive and affordable. Call us at 1-855-9-JEFLAW to discuss your case. We have offices in Freehold and Tinton Falls.
Leader of Narcotics Trafficking Network
Leader of Narcotics Trafficking Network
If you are charged with being a Leader of Narcotics Trafficking Network in New Jersey, you are likely in for the fight of your life. In fact, you probably aren’t the one reading this because your bail may be incredibly high. If convicted, you are looking at life in prison. In other words, you need to bring everything you can against this charge to make sure that the rest of your life is not spent behind bars. A conviction of this crime does not merge with any other crime. That is, your sentences cannot be run together. That makes this charge even more serious.
The State must prove that the defendant has conspired with two or more other persons in a scheme or course of conduct to unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, bring into or transport in this State a controlled dangerous substance. Thus, while the words trafficking network are in the offense itself, the network only has to be three people. However, those charged with these offenses are usually included in an indictment with much more than two people.
If you or a loved one has been charged with being a Leader of Narcotics Trafficking Network in any court in New Jersey, call us at 1-855-9-JEFLAW to discuss how we can fight the charges.
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