Your question raises several issues which are really independent of each other. (1) Detention for an alleged violation of probation: If your...

The short answer is yes. The police do not have to witness the event in order for the police to issue a citation; however, before you can be...

How many days in Massachusetts jail is valued for owing $5,600.00 in restitution?

Much more detail is needed to answer your question. The setting of a restitution amount and a monthly payment amount is dependent upon a number of...

I had a dui at age 16 and a second at 21, which was more than 20 years ago. Can I get these dui charges explunged?

You are entitled as a matter of right to have your criminal record of these two cases sealed (not expunged) provided you have not been convicted of...

If you are on "risk/need or oui supervision" then you cannot leave the Commonwealth of Mass. without the express permission of probation. Condition...

Attorney Owens' answer is a good one. The devil in search and seizure cases is always in the details. Generally speaking the police cannot search a...

Attorney Owens' answer is a good one. The devil in search and seizure cases is always in the details. Generally speaking the police cannot search a...

Will I go to jail?

First you are entitled to a hearing to determine if you violated the conditions of release. If after the hearing the Judge makes a finding that you...

Attorney Morris's answer hits the nail on the head. What specific language in the order do you feel the person is violating when the person "talks...

You can file a Motion a Motion To Terminate Probation Early. The Motion should be supported by an Affidavit setting forth the reasons why an early...