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Randy Scott Chapman
Chelsea Criminal Defense Attorney.
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In need of pro bono lawyer to represent me in Fall river Mass. I need a good criminal attorney that can help me resolve a old

Asked by a user in Boston, MA - over 3 years ago.

Although you are in violation of your probation, the fact that you have conducted yourself in an otherwise lawful manner will go a long way in convincing the court that you are worthy of being continued on probation. As the other contributor suggests, get your records together, including negative drug screens, proof of employment, and letters of support. Also, make sure you at least have the money for any fines or fees owed to the court. If you are indigent (can't afford a lawyer) one...

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MA- MV STOP W/ NO JUST CAUSE & ADDITIONAL CHARGES ADDED 9 DAYS LATER

Asked by a user in Cambridge, MA - over 3 years ago.

The first issue is the propriety of the initial stop. You say the police had no reason to stop you, but then you describe a report of a trespassing on N star property. The depth and quality of this report will determine whether the stop was proper. If the reporter was anonymous, and all that police were told was that a person was driving an SUV, then the stop was likely illegal. Any evidence seized from the car will then have to be suppressed. However, if the reporter was named, and could...

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Home INcarceration

Asked by a user in San Antonio, TX - almost 4 years ago.

The inmate generally must be classified by the institution. When the facility is overcrowded they may put inmates onto electronic monitoring. If the inmate is in a house of correction it is within the discretion of the Sheriff. You must inquire with your attorney and he can determine if the inmate is eligible.

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Can a grandparent or law enforcement officer subject a minor to drug testing without parental consent in state of WY

Asked by a user in Riverton, WY - almost 4 years ago.

A law enforcement officer would not be allowed to take a minor to the station for testing unless the officer had the defendant under arrest. If a grandparent brought the minor to the station for testing, and the testing is done with the consent of the interested adult, then it would likely be permissible. As a practical matter, if the adult brought the child to the station and the child refused to be tested most police officers would not forcibly administer a test.