Felony over $250 damages to a car in MA ($2000)

Your question present an example of the so-called Prisoner's Dilemma situation: each suspect is told that if they talk first, they'll get a better...

My 16 yr old is on juvenile probation. We where notified that there is a compliant alleging he committed larceny under $250.

His probation officer will find out about these new charges. Do not allow your son to speak to the probation officer about the new charges, as...

Caught shoplifting, help please?

You allude to a defense based on a lack of criminal responsibility. This type of defense rarely succeeds, except in the most extreme cases. That...

I was convicted for two oui in mass. 1985 and 1988. been sober ever since. I was denied a driving job.Can these be sealed.

The CORI can be sealed, assuming no convictions in the 10 years preceding the petition to seal. It can be done without having to appear in the...

Can one lawyer represent two defendents for the same crime (under age drinking)(B&E)

A lawyer can represent both defendant in certain situations: Massachusetts Rules of Professional Conduct Rule 1.7 states: "(a) A lawyer shall...

What can my employer questiOn me about when they run cori check?

Employers may ask you to disclose convictions or periods of incarceration for misdemeanors in the 5 years preceding your employment application....

Is it considered armed robbery if somebody gave you the money to buy drugs and then there was a scuffle and a stabbing?

It sounds like he is held on bail (or held without bail) pending trial. If you are asking if his bail status, whatever it may be, will change...

Question regarding testifying in a case of suspended license

The testimony of the person who had to drive because you allegedly had too much to drink can form the probable cause needed to charge you with OUI...

Somebody was Just released from prison on July 21st 2011 and already has 4 probation violations, 1 dirty urine for THC on July 2

On these facts, I would estimate that the chances of probation being revoked are high. The violations make out a picture of a person who is...

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If a FINAL surrender probation hearing is scheduled for 4 violations? What are the chances of probation being revoked?

The chance of a violation of probation (VOP) being found are high, as these types of violations are easy to prove. However, merely finding a VOP...