What are our rights in this situation? We have been excellent tenants for 10 years and we are getting no help from our landlord.

I agree with the other attorney who answered this question before me. In order for the landlord to be responsible they would need to either be...

Is a speeding ticket a violation of probation? Thank you.

As long as it is just a civil speeding ticket and not a criminal charge like negligent operation, it should not be a violation of your probation. ...

Who keeps the ring

So long as the ring was not an unconditional gift the bride will have to return the ring to the groom. I believe there is a case on point from...

Can I get my gun rights restored in MA after a resisting arrest conviction from 8 years ago?

Depending on what your criminal record looks like you should hire an attorney to vacate the guilty plea. One common ground for doing this is...

How can I get this case dropped.. Will it go to trial?

You should hire a criminal defense attorney for the hearing. It is important to put your best foot forward in a magistrates hearing. If you can...

What is the maximum penalty for a 1st offense negligent operation in MA, and what is the most common/likely penalty/penalties?

Most people receive a CWOF for a first offense Negligent Operation absent some other factors (such as a horrible record or an accident). If you...

Is criminal complaint code 266/20/A a misdemeanor?

It is a felony. To get a court appointed attorney the probation department will have to do an intake to determine if you qualify. If you do...

Do Massachusetts courts look favourably on criminal suspects who enter a drug rehab program rather than turning themselves in??

I agree with what the other attorneys have posted. I just want to add that Essex County will be making some beds available at the jail for detox...

Are criminal court cases assigned docket numbers prior to arraignment?

there should be no CORI information if a criminal case was dismissed prior to arraignment. If it was a driving offense it will show up on your RMV...

Bail cannot be revoked for a criminal allegation that predates the case which you received a warning on. It is a good idea to make sure your...