If I have Felonies over ten years old and a misdemeanor disturbing the peace over five years old can I have both sealed.

Section 100A of General Laws Chapter 276 would allow for a seal of felonies older than 15 years and misdemeanors older than 10 years, (Note: these...

In Massachusetts when an individual has a felony on his/her record that is Nolle Prosequi can employers deny them a job?

A nolle prosequi falls into the class of case eligible for sealing without a waiting period, pursuant to General Laws chapter 276, s. 100C. The...

What happens now?

Call the clerk's office to see if you have a clerks hearing coming up, or if you missed it. If you missed it, the complaint would have issued...

What are the chances they drop the case, or allow a COF

While a continuation without a finding (CWOF) is not technically a conviction in MA, it does still require an admission to the facts alleged by the...

I was cought shoplifting at a near by department store about five months ago and i have court tomorrow.

Yes, you need to have your parent present. The court event tomorrow is likely 1) a clerk's hearing or 2) an arraignment. It could also be a...

Yes, you should have a lawyer defend you at the final probation surrender hearing. The law of probation surrenders when new charges are involved...

What would be the charges for a 17 year old who attempted to set fire to a mail box but did not actually light it on fire?

Any crimes that may be charged are actually outside the jurisdiction of the juvenile court because the act allegedly occurred after the person had...

How do you obtain a full polce report?

If the arraignment has not occurred, you cannot obtain one from the court clerk yet, as the matter has not yet become a matter of public record. ...

Hello I'm from NYC and lost my Tylenol 3 prescribe medication

There is no criminal exposure on your part. You daughter lost your bag; there is no crime in that. If you need another prescription filled,...

I was pulled over in Weston MA. no moving violation but had suspended license for unpaid ticket. Arrainment next week?

The police are allowed to assume that the car is being driven by the registered owner of the car, and if the owner has a suspended license, then...