Can the state call the mother of the acussed to testifed agained him

Yes. In Massachusetts there is no statutory or common law privilege that permits a parent to refuse to testify against their child. So in a...

Attorney Kalinowski's answer and advice are excellent. You ask "what are the chances they will call the cops after I leave to charge me?" The fact...

A friend of mine got caught lifting at Macy's, it was less than 100 dollars (52.37).

If your friend is not prosecuted then this shoplifting will not appear on any criminal record check that is done and should not appear on any...

Am I going to jail?

If you "went to court already" I am assuming you appeared in front of a judge for an arraignment and your case was continued for a pre-trial...

I sent in a criminal offense ticket to my local court 4 months ago and haven't heard anything back, what is going on?

Some court are way behind in sending out notices. I don't know where you got the ticket, but Lowell District Court Is very slow and two months...

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If I have a Minor misdemeanor on my record, can it cost me a job?

If an employer sees the record and if the employer does not like the fact that you have a record it sure could cost you a job. The real question is...

Will I get a DUI?

If the police went ahead and issued you a citation for the speeding and the marked lane violation then in it is unlikely that they will issue you...

I need help understanding my MA Juvenile Court Activity Record (lots of abbreviations and legalese). Seeking to seal my record.

It appears as if you had one juvenile case that happened in the town of Maynard. The case was brought in Framingham Juvenile Court with an...

Driving we no license for the fourth time

Your question does not make clear the specific criminal offense you are charged with. You could be charged with simple "unlicensed operation" or...

Someone told me that you only have to pay 10% of someones Bail. Is this true? If so is it only in certain cases?

Bail can be set in several ways and the amount you have to pay depends on how the bail is set. (1) Personal Recognizance: No money is paid; the...