May I use 3 to 4 lines of a published book for commercial purposes without committing copyright infringement?

Fair use might help, but it is never definitive. You could approach the publishers to obtain permission to use the words. Or hire a writer to come...

Can a roommate withhold you from your belongings and then sue you?

You should get yourself an attorney. If you have limited means, you may be able to get assistance through a local legal services agency. There's...

Did Deval Patrick's proposal to reduce time before you can seal your record go through? still in the process? over with?

This reform has not yet become law. It is still under consideration by the legislature. For information on sealing records (CORI), try The CORI...

Do I need an attorney?

Yes, you need an attorney. Anyone in a position of buying or selling a large asset such as real estate should seek legal counsel. A competent...

I am 18 years old, and a month ago i was still 17 and i got caught shoplifting $27 worth of makeup at walmart in massachusetts.

Try to hire an attorney prior to going to court. You can ask for a "show cause" hearing and try to get the case dismissed prior to arraignment....

Is there any way I can get around a prior OUI offense and obtain my license to carry a firearm in the state of Massachusetts?

There may be a number of ways to legally obtain a License to Carry. A full answer would require analysis by a qualified attorney. However, in...

Can a defendent say a few words in his defense before accepting a plea.

After the plea is entered, and the judge asks questions to confirm that the defendant understand that by entering a plea he is giving up certain...

Since you mention the Obama face, you should look at what has happened concerning that image: the conceptual artist Sheperd Fairey was sued by the...

Audio Copyright infringement: How often does it happen?

Copyright infringement happens with great frequency and to all sorts of composers. If you want to preserve control over the use of your work, it is...

Is it copyright infringement to take a picture of a copyrighted image with your camera phone for selling

If this is a tshirt you lawfully acquired, and you are posting the photo in order to sell that shirt, then you can claim "fair use." You are making...