Can a person be convicted as a second subsequent offender if they have a possession charge in the past but its a different class

The conviction for distribution of a class B substance (crack) would not count as a prior so as to result in an enhanced charge for the current...

Contesting a ticket can have two stages. The first stage is the clerk's hearing, where the officer who wrote the citation will not be there, nor...

I was driving unaccompanied with a learners permit where i backed into a car

Unlicensed operation does not carry jail time. Hopefully the vehicle was insured at the time of the accident, as operation of an uninsured vehicle...

Trespassing in Massachusetts?

There was no trespassing in your case because there was no entry and because she was not told before to not enter. Invasion of privacy is not...

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What do I do about my situation?

If you feel that your wife poses an imminent risk of abuse to you or to your children, then go down to the district court that serves your town and...

Can a Drug field test be done months later?

A field test can be done at some point after the alleged drugs are seized. In most drug cases, the State Police crime lab doesn't get around to...

You sound like a good candidate for early termination of probation. It does not hurt to ask, and it sounds like you have noted the points to...

Even though you live in NY, there outstanding warrant in MA could cause you problems. If the item you stole from walmart is worth more than $250,...

I was driving my vehicle with a passanger who I unknowingly had small amnt drugs on her.

if they were going to charge you, you would have either been arrested on the scene or they would have at least taken down your name and address. I...

Mass.R.Crim.P. Rule 6(c)(3): A summons shall be served upon a defendant by delivering a copy to him personally, or by leaving it at his dwelling...