Third offense DUI, how long can it be continued?

There is a speedy trial rule in Massachusetts. However, because of the ongoing litigation over breath testing, there is an exception to that rule...

If you are now at 20 days post citation, you will need to act quickly to preserve your right to a hearing. If you are past the twenty days, you...

What will happen when I go for my pre-trial in February for shoplifting?

The question of whether you go to jail depends upon a number of factors including your prior record. If this is a first offense, it is likely that...

Can I get my 8,000.00 back from the police, if more than 6 months has gone by since court. All charges were dismissed.

Did the judge say it should be given back or did the judge order the Commonwealth to give it back? Was there a discussion about the money between...

Massachusetts has amended its law regarding the definition of a juvenile. Now a juvenile is any person under the age of 18 so it is unlikely that...

Can I press statutory rape charges that occurred 8 years ago?

Yes. You can still go forward on these charges if you wish to. You would have to report these incidents to the police department where these events...

Was I better off not taking the breatherlixer test even though I was told by taking the test?

I agree with brother counsel that more information is needed to answer your question. I'm assuming that you are referring to the fact that you took...

This does not appear to be a civil lawsuit filed by Kohl's. You should speak with an experienced criminal defense attorney and have him or her...

Yes. A bond is always required when a fiduciary such as a personal representative or guardian is appointed by the court. The question is not...

Can a federal prisoner refuse supervised release and choose to complete all time?

For a person who has been violated numerous times while on supervised release, there sometimes reaches a point when all parties agree that the...