Is there anyway I can drop the charges of a domestic violence ?

Not easily. You have a right to be heard as a victim as to sentencing and resolution, but as soon as you suggest you dont want to prosecute or have...

No- it is not right at all, nor legal under Any circumstance. It is statutory rape. The minimum age of consent in MA is 16. He can also be charged...

If someone lied under oath because they felt pressured by the DA on a domestic case ?

Welll- people don't usually get arrested for raised voices in an argument. They get arrested when someone claims they were physically harmed or...

Can a judge legally tell my husband his terms of probation are not to be with me? He was arrested on a BS A&B against me

It does depend on what kind of probation this is. Is it a pre trial probation as a condition of release on bail? Is it after a plea or trial where...

My boyfriend has a restraining against him from his child’s mother, can he get violated if I contacted her?

The Restraining Order prohibits ALL contact 'direct or indirect.' They will have to show that your contact was somehow at his direction or with...

I'm 19 is it ok to have sex with a 17 year old girl?

It is legal, but there are other issues to be mindful of. She is still a minor and her parents may object and have the right to pursue a...

Would using 911 calls or an anonymous statement in a trial be considered a violation of someones 6th amendment rights?

What you are being told by the lawyer sounds correct. Now get out of their way. You really should not be back seat driving and second guessing the...

In MA what are the legal repercussions for piercing an 8 year old ears without parental consent or a legal document from a guard

This is interesting as it has both cvil and criminal liability. It could be prosecuted against the aunt and grandmother criminally as an assault...

It it illegal to secretly record audio in MA per GL ch 272 sec.99. Your landlord should be giving you written notice of their actions and it...

If I get a ticket for driving without a license, and get arrested and bailed out, will the summons put me into default status ?

No- it should not have an impact because the Offense date was Before your conditions to remain out of trouble were set. Be sure that you give...