Questions answered by Ira J Kaplan

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What are my chances for facing jail time with a first offense larceny charge?

Ira's answer | Answered on January 20, 2016

Don't post any more details. Don't agree to anything. Get a lawyer or speak to a lawyer. If you have no record jail is not a possibility.

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What is best way going about asking for a dismissal at clerks hearing?

Ira's answer | Answered on January 02, 2015

You will not get a public defender at a clerks hearing. Based on what you say , it is not a bad strategy to be contrite, admit there is probable...

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My ex girlfriend sold all of my tools, cars (that were solely in my name) that I owned 20 years before even meeting her

Ira's answer | Answered on December 04, 2014

But even if the clerk finds probable cause to believe your ex committed a larceny, the clerk has the discretion not to issue the complaint so I...

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My trailer was stolen. I reported it stolen and they said it wasn't a crime and had to take it to court.

Ira's answer | Answered on October 30, 2014

Sounds like multiple crimes. Set up an appointment with the chief of police. If she won't meet with you, file a FOIA request. Once you get the...

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Larceny

Ira's answer | Answered on June 28, 2014

Don't post details on this site which is public. Likely you will not get a show cause hearing if you are charged w a felony. If you have no record...

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I was arrested for oui 1st. I have 3 prior not guiltys (not CWOF). Why would judge put $500.00 cash bail on me?

Ira's answer | Answered on June 24, 2014

The purpose of bail is solely to assure your appearance in court. From what you say you should have been released wo bail. Discuss a bail appeal to...

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Charged w/traffic & criminal offenses. I'm out of state (across country). Must I appear in person? Or can attorney represent me?

Ira's answer | Answered on June 20, 2014

The rules have recently changed so that you will have to appear if you are scheduled for an appearance at an arraignment which is the first hearing...

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DUI court

Ira's answer | Answered on June 11, 2014

Your question is obviously not business related. The next date is a pretrial hearing where you have the opportunity to admit to the charge or...

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The state of massachusetts Agricultural Protection program

Ira's answer | Answered on May 27, 2014

Actually, it is called an Agricultural Preservation Restriction because it is a restriction that is placed on land that a farmer owns and continues...

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How do i look up case laws and motions for my drug case. its all based on "observation and a informant"

Ira's answer | Answered on April 24, 2014

On these facts the case hardly seems "air tight." Don't post any more details here as this is a public forum but do yourself a favor and speak to...

Ira J Kaplan's Answers (72)

What are my chances for facing jail time with a first offense larceny charge?

What is best way going about asking for a dismissal at clerks hearing?

My ex girlfriend sold all of my tools, cars (that were solely in my name) that I owned 20 years before even meeting her

My trailer was stolen. I reported it stolen and they said it wasn't a crime and had to take it to court.

Larceny

I was arrested for oui 1st. I have 3 prior not guiltys (not CWOF). Why would judge put $500.00 cash bail on me?

Charged w/traffic & criminal offenses. I'm out of state (across country). Must I appear in person? Or can attorney represent me?

DUI court

The state of massachusetts Agricultural Protection program

How do i look up case laws and motions for my drug case. its all based on "observation and a informant"