First shoplifting offense

All these answers, in their own way, are correct and provide you with helpful, accurate information. The only thing I would is, in my experience...

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Can my license be suspended by Massachusetts RMV if I'm a registered driver in New York?

Short answer is "yes", as already stated by my esteemed colleagues. Since you've been summonsed (as opposed to arrested), it should be for a...

Do I have a chance at winning eviction court?

In addition to what the other two attorneys said, which I agree with, it is also worth noting that if your "damages" (based on the difference...

Yes, if you both signed the lease the landlord just can't "back out". It's a binding contract. However, if the original tenant is still there,...

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In a car accident settlement do.I.have to pay ambulance bill out of the settlement?

If you've settled the case (and have the $6K in hand), and there is no other insurance (either your auto or health insurance) available to pay...

Can someone help my husband?

It sounds like you've hired a lawyer to defend your husband on this new accusation, but are now unable to afford any additional (non-legal fee...

I was recently in a single car accident in which I had no major injuries. However, I had a few drinks prior to my accident.

If you were not cited for any motor vehicle violation at the scene a DUI charge is not likely, though it is not out of the question. In any...

Can a private attorney with a great reputation typically get better results in a criminal defense case?

What do you mean by "private attorney"? If you mean someone who is "not a public defender", then your question is off base from the start. ...

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

This question has a lot of different components. First of all, "at trial", the rules of evidence will limit how these "character references" can...

Under what circumstances can someone be charged as a subsequent offender in the state of MA?

Yes. Our state's highest court decided this issue in the 2000 case of Com. v. Connor C., 432 Mass. 635.