Is $125.00 per hour a "decent" rate for a criminal defense attorney? Or could I find someone less expensive?
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Answered on February 16, 2016
That is a very inexpensive rate. I would guess the average hourly rate in greater Boston would be around $400 per hour. The $125 is a bargain; I...
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Does a dui show up on a quary and if so how long does it stay on there?
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Answered on February 08, 2016
In Massachusetts once you are arraigned a DUI is entered on your CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information). While the case is a pending case -...
Regarding the CWOF, when is the case considered closed and when it is dismissed? Is it ever dismissed?
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Answered on February 05, 2016
Your case has been CONTINUED without a finding. During the period of the continuance you are on probation. Your case is still an open case. It has...
Is it legal for a police officer to take a picture of my ID?
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Answered on February 02, 2016
You say the police officer asked you for ID. Did you give it to him? Did he ask you for permission to take a picture of your ID? Did you give him...
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My Question is, what are the chances of me actually being imprisoned? I am hoping for just a fine. Thoughts?
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Answered on February 01, 2016
The lawyers who are telling you to get a NH lawyer are 100% correct. NH is very different from MA and the NH courts are much stricter with these...
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What should I do if I haven't received a civil demand I was suppose to have been sent?
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Answered on February 01, 2016
You do not have to be concerned about your not receiving the civil demand and you do not have to pay it. Whether the store and/or the police apply...
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Does expungement work
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Answered on January 06, 2016
How old is your case? What court was it in? What were the specific criminal charges you were convicted of? Attorney Pang's answer, as always, is...
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Will this be on my permanent record?
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Answered on December 17, 2015
At the moment this "situation" does not appear in your Massachusetts CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information). If they never take you to...
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I bought a bike that was stolen now im in court
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Answered on December 17, 2015
From your post we cannot tell if you are charged with Larceny (actually stealing the bike) or Possession of Stolen Property. If you are charged...
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Can I get "Continuance without a finding" reopened and tried in the state of Massachusetts?
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Answered on December 14, 2015
The answers of Attorney Cowan and Attorney Noble are correct. It can be done. Whether it can be done in your case depends on the particular facts...