Can you face punishment for violating probation if no one found out during your unsupervised probation period?

If he didn't hear from the MA courts about the minor in possession charge, he probably was not charged with the crime or he was charged and it was...

Is a call of suspicion of commiting a crime enough to stop n search the vehicle without anything visible in the vehicle

Suppression of evidence issues are highly fact-specific. Speaking generally, if there is not a search warrant, the police need to have "probable...

Can they dismisss my case if my brother dont show up to court?

If your brother is the only witness to the alleged assault and battery, then the prosecution will need him to appear at trial in order to proceed. ...

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Civil Demand payment. Should I ignore?

The civil demand is limited to between $50 and $500. You will get a letter from a law firm demanding the money. If you ignore the letter, you may...

Sealing a record

If it was actually a conviction, and not a CWOF, then you are limited to sealing under G.L. Ch. 276, s.100A. Under s. 100A, the resisting arrest...

How long is a license suspended in MA for a first OUI offense?

You are eligible to reinstate your license that was suspended for failing the breathalyzer. The suspension period for failing the BT is 30 days. ...

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When will I get final documentation for a dismissal prior to arraignment.

It does not sound like your case was dismissed prior to arraignment. It sounds like you got six months of pretrial probation, and when you...

Me and my other 2 friends were stopped by the police

It sounds like you caught a big break. While simple possession of marijuana under 1oz. Is no longer a criminal offense, many police departments...

The new CORI law will not cause any charge on your CORI to be removed. Only expungement will cause a charge to be removed from your CORI. Sealing,...

I live in Mass. can I get my record expunged?

The facts of your situation do not support expungement, but you may be able to get your record sealed. The two are distinct remedies with different...