How can a student on F-1 OPT return to the US if MA domestic (roommate) A&B case is pending? Arrested 2 mo ago, but not charged.

This is really more a question of immigration law than criminal defense. I have recategorized your question so that you get responses from...

Can I expunge my criminal record as soon as my case is closed?

It may be possible to expunge this entry from your CORI, after the new laws go into effect on October 14, 2018, if you meet the conditions under G....

Can I? not show up at the abuse prevention order hearing since I'm not opposing it?

A defendant on a restraining order does not need to show up at the restraining order hearing if he does not wish to oppose the order. If the...

The summons will not show up on your CORI. A criminal charge won't appear on a person's CORI until they after they are "arraigned" on the charge. ...

I think I was suspected of shoplifting at Sephora. A guard was brought out, but I was not stopped?

I can tell from your posting that you feel badly about what you did and probably won’t steal again. That being said, the store or the police will...

The process for expungement and/or sealing is not as simple as the person you spoke to at the courthouse believes. You have potentially 2 remedies...

You can report this matter to the local police and ask that they seek a criminal complaint against your brother. The facts you describe amount to...

What happens if i don’t pay the 250$ in 30 days ? will they sue me? Will they increase the amount?

The law firm may send you another letter. They won't sue you, and they won't increase the civil demand amount if you don't pay. Ignore the...

It sounds like you received a civil demand letter, and you are asking what will happen if you don't pay it. If you received a letter from a lawyer...

my mom put a restraining order against me. Now she's texting my phone everyday.

The fact of the plaintiff contacting you via text on a daily basis is grounds to vacate that order, on the argument that the plaintiff is clearly...