When will I get my fine in the mail?

I usually advise people to ignore the fine that they get in the mail, also known as a civil demand letter, as doing so does not negatively impact...

Sealed record?

While the so-called “ban the box” law that recently went into effect limits an employer’s ability to inquire as to criminal history, you should be...

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Seal record?

It can be sealed via an in court petition. However, if you were found not guilty (as opposed to the charge being dismissed), the sealing statute...

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Can i get a restraining order against my Husbands Ex in my name and his , like joint?

You can get a harassment prevention order for yourself that prevents the ex from contacting you. You cannot get one on your husband’s behalf; if he...

How do i get a charge dropped?

It’s not as easy to get a charged “dropped” as you may think. To quote a popular TV show: “In the criminal justice system, the people are...

Hire a lawyer, see if he/she can get the warrant cleared and the case dismissed without you having to appear in court. The government probably...

Will a pending Assault & Battery on a household member charge, show up on a Massachusetts CORI check?

A pending A&B charge will be viewable by any requestor with “Standard” access of higher. The levels of CORI access from least access to most access...

CORI Checks? Incorrect Info.

Errors on your CORI can be corrected by contacting the Office of the Commissioner of Probation in writing. Provide a certified copy of the court...

How does my husband have a 2000 cash bail and have a no bail at the same time ?

The judge set bail on the charges he was newly arrested on, and then held him without bail on the charges he was on probation for. Posting the bail...

Sealed Record waiting period?

The waiting period starts from the day you started the CWOF, not from the day the probation ended. If someone had been sentenced to jail, however,...