How come a misdemeanor crime in this state can be sentenced to 2 1/2 yrs in a HOC while a felony like let's say B&E

Ch. 274 sec 1 defines a felony as a crime punishable in the state prison. All other crimes are misdemeanors.

When a restraining order is put on u and there is a child involved can that child see the relatives of the defendant or the g/f?

I agree with Attorney Taylor. It is best to read the terms of the restrianing order and proceed cautiously becuase a violation of its terms is a...

16 yr old would like to live with me, my ex and I have joint physical custody, are they allowed to decide? We live in MA

You can present your facts and a motion for sole physical custody to a probate court judge and have the 16 year old express his/her preference...

Is it important to fight for custody right away?

You can accomplish your goal by filing a motion for custody in the probate court. You will have to convince a judge that the father is making...

How do I find out if a restraining order was ever issued to me.

The law requires that you be served with the order. If you were avoiding service or you were away from your customary address, the order could...

I have permanent guardianship of my sister's child. Is the child be eligible for public assistance?

I believe generally the assistance to the child will depend on your financial circumstances except if DCF sponsored the guardianship. There are...

Can the state of massachusetts charge someone with forgery and uttering after 15 years?

It is not clear what type of "forgery and uttering" about which you are inquiring, but if it is by check, the statute of limitations prevents...

The child does not decide, rather the judge decides. In Massachusetts, the standard is that which is in the best interest of the child. I agree...

Where to get legal gardianship switched in quincy

Assuming that you are residing in Quincy, you would go to the Probate Court in Norfoik County which is located in Canton. Not knowing where your...

Do i have tp notify my x husband of our new address when we move if we have a restraining order against him?

I do not practice in Indiana but I presume that the courts have a procedure to keep your address from the abuser. This is called impounding. If...