If a person is out on bail and someone went and got a temporary restraining order on the person on bail could they be rearrested

Unless there is also a stay away or other order as a condition of release because you are the victim of the crime in which he was released, the...

What's going to happen?

This is common in our area. Walmart, Macy's and other large retailers are taking advantage of a law which allows them to recover the expense of...

It is sealed by the Commissioner of Probate or a Court through an appeal, it should be effective that day. The CORI law was amended in 2010...

Arrests, case dissmissals, non-convictions and employment in Massachusetts.

There is a new CORI law effective, in part, 5/4/2012, so it depends on when this happened. See the following link for more information and hit the...

I was caught stealing for larceny over 250...

Typically the store will retain and provide the video to the prosecutor, but some stores in our area are notorious for filing private complaints...

What can I do about my neighbor filing harrasment papers on my son after his daughter assaulted him?

Make sure that you retain an attorney who is experienced with civil harassment complaints and criminal defense matters.

If a neighbors tree is over hanging our roof (or resting upon our roof)

It depends largely on whether or not there is something wrong with the tree. In our state, you can notify an adjacent property owner that a dying...

Should we pay a civil action fine when there was no criminal action filed.

This had become big business for Massachusetts retailers who have decided to go after the civil penalties allowed by law to recoup the direct or...

Tenant informed me hot water not working. Part ordered but will not come in for a week to ten days. What should I do for tenant?

As a fellow Northampton landlord and attorney, I can tell you that, unless you can prove that the tenant cause the problem, you are better off...

Im 16 and was caught stealing over 500 dollars w a friend. each had 400 dollars. first offense from macys in MA..

Macy's has made a business of doing this in our area. You should consult an experience attorney for advice. Note that just by paying their civil...