Do stay away orders need to have a signature from a judge? Also who can serve papers?

It sure sounds fishy to me too. First, a Court would issue a Restraining Order per Gl. ch 209A, or a Harrassment Prevention Order per GL ch 258E. ...

Don't do anything at the moment. It is hard to say if that is some sort of spoofing, spamming or scam-trype thing or know whether it is legitimate....

Will I go to jail if someone took a nude picture of me and put it online

You arent likely to go to jail if you didnt take the picture. However, anyone that took the picture or shared and posted it could be at risk of...

My wife and had a fight. I left to get wounds treated the hospital. While I was gone she called the police and I was arrested.

No- don't go near the police until you have spoken to a criminal defense lawyer. There are many of us here on Avvo that are up to the task you...

While I agree with counsel primarily, my answer is 'it depends.' Counsel is correct that it is illegal under GL. ch 272 sec 99 to audio and video...

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Counsel is correct. However, emotions can run extreme when there is a death in the family, and grieving people don't always handle themselves the...

Can i be charge with drugs being sold out my apartment?

Is it your apartment building, or within your apartment? You could be charged IF they can show that you participated in any way at all. ANY way. ...

It is not illegal to date him. However, it is illegal to have sex with him. Any sex at all, oral, digital or otherwise. He can be charged with...

If you are studying for exams or the bar exam, this isnt the place :). However, this Motion on the State Court side is effectively asking the...

Just found out I have a warrant for driving without a license and the Civil warrant for a like infraction got a verbal warning

Something odd is going on because what you recall doesnt make sense. Almost all the time the officers issue the citation roadside and hand it to...