In Massachusetts can my brother get a copy of an old restraining order that our mom had on his dad?

Restraining orders are not closed to the public. The challenge your brother will most likely encounter is the records may simply no longer exist...

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My boyfriend was arrested and out on bail in 2009 for 220.16 FB (CRIM POSS CONTRL SUBST-3RD B Felony)

Did your boyfriend's charges occur in Massachusetts, or are you posting this question in the Massachusetts section because that is where you are...

Could i get off probation early?

It does not hurt to ask. The proper method of doing so is filing a motion with the court to terminate your probation early. The first step is not...

Is a phone call from an officer the same as being served for a 209A in Massachusetts?

To prove a violation of the 209A order, the prosecution must show that the defendant violated the order and that the defendant had notice of the...

Iv'e been charged with intimidating a witness

You should realize that its is the allegations that the police believe that result in your being charged with a crime, not what you believe...

Was it legal for a police officer to pepper spray me before saying i was under arrest and giving me opportunity to put my hands?

You do not need to be told you are under arrest, either before or after your are read your rights. The police need not say, "You are under arrest"...

Any advise on fighting a ticket on the mass pike?

If you decide to challenge the ticket, you will get a clerk's hearing (pay the $25 fee when you arrive at the courthouse) and if the clerk finds...

Is assaul and battery serious

He didn't "win", he took a plea deal. He's going to have to pay probation fee of $50-$65/month for the next two years, meet with a probation...

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What happens to a defendant's personal/household property after a Restraining Order is put in place?

Even if he is convicted, he does not forfeit his rights to property he owned before the conviction. If you sell his property, you are opening...

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Am I entitled to see witness statements at police station?

These witness statements are discoverable, but be prepared for the possibility that the witnesses did not fill out the paperwork at all and/or did...