Questions answered by Rick M Seccareccio

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This is my first time being in trouble. But I have 5 larceny over 250 charges all against different people. Will I do jail time?

Rick's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

It depends upon a lot of things. I'm assuming from your question that these 5 charges are all new and pending. If that is the case, it is...

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Is there a chance to remove shoplifting record? If yes how soon?

Rick's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

Sealing your criminal record does not get rid of it, but fewer people can see it. After the records are sealed, most employers, landlords and...

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I have reason to believe that I might be arrested on drug charges. Is there a way to do it peacefully?

Rick's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

A man can turn himself in. A man can consent to a search. But, what you should really do is hire an attorney and proceed with counsel.

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I need a good lawyer for a hate crime that lasts three years now. ( hit and run with a dangerous weapon,

Rick's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

You should call the police and hire an attorney. What you are alleging could be a crime the police should investigate. You may be able to obtain...

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What penalty does a class d distribution charge in mass Usually get

Rick's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

We generally don't like to guess at sentencing. You didn't mention anything about a school zone charge, so, if there isn't one, you do not *have*...

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How do you legally turn down an applicant for tenancy? are there rules I must follow?

Rick's answer | Answered on April 20, 2015

I agree with attorney Whittingham. I would also like to add that you should run a criminal record (CORI) check on your potential tenants. All you...

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My car was hit in rear the other party has no insurance and will not pay the damage is 1000 dollars all i have is his cell phone

Rick's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

I agree with the other attorneys. I would like to add that if you sue him/her in small claims court and get a judgment, you can ultimately have...

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Advice in regards to tenants paying rent late every month

Rick's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

You can serve a 14 day Notice to Quit as soon as they are late, but the tenant can cure it by paying the balance in full within 10 days of her...

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Can I take his security deposit?

Rick's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

I agree with attorney Kinder. I wold also like to add that you should return the deposit if it was in an amount in excess of *your subtenant's*...

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My grandmother was hit and killed by a vehicle, why wasn't the woman charged?

Rick's answer | Answered on April 17, 2015

Whether or not criminal charges are brought is up to the police and the district attorney's office. There may be several factors that play into...

Rick M Seccareccio's Answers (86)

This is my first time being in trouble. But I have 5 larceny over 250 charges all against different people. Will I do jail time?

Is there a chance to remove shoplifting record? If yes how soon?

I have reason to believe that I might be arrested on drug charges. Is there a way to do it peacefully?

I need a good lawyer for a hate crime that lasts three years now. ( hit and run with a dangerous weapon,

What penalty does a class d distribution charge in mass Usually get

How do you legally turn down an applicant for tenancy? are there rules I must follow?

My car was hit in rear the other party has no insurance and will not pay the damage is 1000 dollars all i have is his cell phone

Advice in regards to tenants paying rent late every month

Can I take his security deposit?

My grandmother was hit and killed by a vehicle, why wasn't the woman charged?