Should i contact a new lawyer?

Unfortunately the dismissal was without prejudice meaning the charges can be refilled within the statutory time frame. Given your scenario, you...

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I was convicted as a felon of my first offense to larceny from target but i didn't steal anything it was my cousin .

If you were found guilty by a jury then you have a very short period of time in which to file a Notice of Appeal. You need to retain counsel asap...

First shoplifting offense

I agree with the last answer - often cases are resolved at the Clerk's Hearings without a criminal complaint issuing. An attorney can not only...

My boyfriend violated parole and I lied to his parole officer.

The intimidation statute absolutely applies as the Amended Statute covers misleading police, jurors, parole officers, defense attorneys, etc. You...

Can a case not be indicted to superior court and diss missed in district and still be able to be picked up by surpior court

Absolutely it can still be indicted, and if there are multiple charges of which some are within District Court jurisdiction, those could remain...

10 year old operating without owners consent charge in MA.

You should retain an attorney as soon as you can and then go to Court with the attorney and get the warrant removed. In addition to your suspended...

Can you choose voluntary deportation if you will be place for probation or continuance without a finding?

I agree with Attorney Caramanica - you need an experienced immigration attorney to work with your criminal attorney. Be aware that for immigration...

Do I have a warrant?

There can be a hold on bail on a person arrested for "domestic violence" under the new law. Your best option would be to go to the local...

How to know my criminal background?

You can request a copy of your record, or lack thereof, by going to www.mass.gov/cjis then follow links to request CORI. The state will send you...

What is the worst possible outcome?

The worst case from your description for him to be found in violation of probation and become incarcerated for the probation matter and then be...