What should I do if I haven't received a civil demand I was suppose to have been sent?

The fact that the two cases were handled by two different loss prevention officers may mean that they handled that matters differently. I would not...

During the probation period, your case is still considered to be open. If you successfully complete all of your conditions of probation, the...

How would it work out if I went on the run in the state of Massachusetts when I'm almost 16

Talk with an experienced criminal defense lawyer before you speak with the police on your own. If your parents will not retain a lawyer for you and...

Do I need a defense attorney

Based upon the situation you describe, you will need a lawyer who is well versed with the controlled substances law in Massachusetts. You may have...

If a revoke and revise was submitted within the 60 days, is it mandatory the defendant receive a hearing?

Under our rules of criminal procedure, a judge has the discretion as to whether or not a defendant who files a motion to revise and revoke is...

In Massachusetts is a defendant entitled to view records of their case held by the prosecutor's office?

Whether you are represented by an attorney or not, the prosecution is required to provide mandatory items of information, also called discovery, to...

In mass do you need to supply a social security number to be put on a will

Under the Massachusetts Probate Code, there is no requirement that a beneficiary's Social Security number be listed in the will. The only true...

What legal responsibility does a person with a mental illness have?

If the person who has harassed the family for so long has just been diagnosed with a mental illness, that does not automatically mean that the...

What is the the best way to introduce character references for criminal matters in Massachusetts district court ?

In your question, you write "They are not directly related to the specific case but are important references." From that it appears that your focus...

Will a notarized letter stating that i can never be pursued for child support stand up in court?

I would not be confident in a notarized letter relieving you of paying child support. It would be better for you and the father to enter into an...