I suggest that you contact the Better Business Burea and the Attorney General's Office, Consumer Affairs Division and explain your situation to them. The company may have disclosed their practices, but there are guidelines that must be met. Disclosure, to be legally adequate, cannot be obscure and difficult to locate. An attorney would need specific detailed information that would then be tested against required standards. In other words, you would have to hire an attorney to specificly...
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In MA, stautory rape is with a person under 16 years of age. So an adult and a 17 year old is not illegal based on age.
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When a person who is out on bail for felonies commits another crimes, often times the bail on the first charge is revoked. It is not a gurantee, but it is often the practice. In your case, there the brother-in-law was already arrested for felonies and youi have provided such clear and convincing evidence of subsequent felonies by him, it does seem unusual that the police have not picked him up yet on the new charges. Either they do not have enough evidence yet or he is cooperating with them in...
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From what you say, you have a very legitimate case and should by all means have an attorney represent you. The chain would love for you to represent yourself on an injury of this type. You need a lawyer who can protect your rights and get you the damages that you deserve. Check out my web site and if you would like to discuss your matter in more detail call me. You can reach me through my web site hotlink below.
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It takes a criminal action to restart the statutory time. A parking ticket is civil. Unless it is more than you are presenting, it should have no impact. We seal records for clients regularly. If you need counsel for your action call us.
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Ignore the civil complaint. Expect a summons for court and criminal charges for shoplifting. The civil suit is separate and apart from the criminal action and paying it makes it no less likely that the store will pursue criminal charges. Typically the civil complaint will "imply" that if you pay it, you will somehow avoid being criminally prosecuted. In reality, when the store gives the report to the police, they have already initiated the criminal action and when you go to court and tell the...
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The difference in one's record from a co-defendant really has little to do with the guilty v. not guilty verdict/decision, unless it somehow comes into evidence, which it shouldn't. What it does effect is sentencing. Typically the person with the longer record will get a more severe sentence. This only applies if all other facts are equal, which is not very likely the case. The reason why the co-defendants are tried together is because the evidence stems from the same incident or circumstances...
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Inmany jurisdictions a .09 is a triable case. It is important to hire an attorney who is familiar with the nuances and idiosyncracies of the court that you are in. If you haven't already I highly advise that you hire a lawyer who practices regularly in the court where you are charged. In my area, I would try that case and you may end up with a Not Guilty. If you are going to plead the case, you should qualify for a 24d alternate disposition. In that case, you would seek a CWOF (continued...
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As others have told you, it is now out of your control to a great degree. Your boyfriend will fare best if he has an attorney. Without one, the DA will probably try to get him to plead to probation and a Batterer's Program. With an attorney he should be able to get the charges dismisses, unless he has some history of violence, and especially if he has any history of domestic violence.
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You should not pay any demand notice. Your daughter has not been found guilty of anything and paying a civil fee will not get her off the hook for a criminal complaint. If she does get charged criminally, hire a lawyer immediately. I would advise you not to pay the $350 demanded by the store. I think that the DA will have a very hard time proving her guilty based upon what you have expressed here.
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