What is the penalty for MASS offense code 266-37

The penalties for larceny are prescribed by M.G.L. c. 266, s. 30, and range up to imprisonment for five years or alternatively a fine of up to...

I recently had a court case against me and the court case ended with a dismissal if I paid what I owed. What does that mean??

You haven't given enough facts so that I even understand precisely what the case was about. If you were fired on a technicality, why were you sued...

Stipulation of Dismissal in Adversary proceeding

No (or certainly not easily), due to the words "with prejudice", which mean permanently. You should protect yourself either by making sure that...

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If my original lease (2 lease years ago) was self-renewing, however, last years paper copy of the lease says "fixed term"...

If the second lease document is complete and integrated and contains no self-renewing language, and did not reference any of the terms from the...

Big shock with my pro se motion to expunge a fraudulently obtained but later vacated 209A order. Commissioner WILL NOT OPPOSE.

The judge could deny your motion if the judge feels you haven't proven your case. How to win? Prove your case, and if you feel it's warranted,...

Can i sue the state of massachusetts for destroying my marriage by not instituting substance abuse standards.

I encourage you to seek a consultation with one or more attorneys to give an opinion based on all the facts, but based on what you've stated here,...

Can I expect the Housing Court to help?

I'm confused as to how the eviction went all the way through to execution without your knowledge, and yet you had a contempt hearing on the same...

What is my exposure?

I'd stop disclosing facts about the settlement, ask your attorney to explain further his rationale, and if you're still not satisfied or have...

Yes, that's true and it is fair. Just like you have the right to stay for the term of a lease after signing, and as long as you don't breach the...

In Massachusetts, will my 8 year old son have to be present in court and questioned by a judge?

A better way to tackle this situation with a young child is to have the court appoint a Guardian Ad Litem ("GAL"), whose function would be to...