Why would a criminal defense lawyer all of a sudden bring up to the court that she thinks there are “competency issues”?

If a lawyer suspects there are mental health, intellectual disabilities or issues that impact representaiton they are required to bring them to the...

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It is not illegal to be together, nor to have consensual sex. Problems in relationships like this arise after the relationship has ended- when...

Don't worry- once a misdemeanor it will stay that way. There will be no felony this time. If the last time was a misdemeanor then you are still OK....

No. Just don't do it. Not only do you need permission from your PO, you are sure to be grabbed for speeding, getting into a fight or difficulty, or...

Ma law requires that you travel in the right lane unless you are passing and should be in the left. There is usually a citation on the ticket to...

Can my speeding ticket be dismissed?

You should always fight it! However, the directions on the back of the ticket tell you to send your payment and the citation in within a few days...

All secret audio is illegal in MA absent consent. Taking video only of a crowd out in the public would not be prohibited per GL 272 sec 99.

Your next step- STOP stealing and STOP going into Target if you are going to do so. That warning aside, you are not going to jail. If you signed a...

Sexual consent?

Yes you are legal. The age of consent in MA is 16. If you are going to engage in adult activities keep in mind there are adult consequences. Both...

First, $40 of clothing is at most a shoplifting charge and a misdemeanor, IF it is pressed. It seems unlikley by the manner it was handled that it...