My wife was served with an application for criminal complaint for assault and battery - what do I do?

You should have a lawyer represent your wife at the clerk's hearing. The quantum of proof for issuance of a criminal complaint is low, requiring...

My fiance is facing 2 felonies in MA for Breaking and Entering and receiving stolen property, what kind of time will he get?

While it is technically true that he could get 2 1/2 year committed on each count, run consecutively for a total of five years, it is not very...

I got a record and i just got summons for two misdeamnor charge will i go to jail

It depends on how "bad" your record is, the facts of the present case, your past performance on probation, the sentencing preferences of the judge,...

What should I do?

One thing you should NOT do is to try talking to the police to "tell your side of the story". You should have been appointed an attorney at your...

Im in a relationship that has gone sour she want to leave but has no where to go she hit me acre times last night but I dont

Go down to the district court that services your town and obtain a restraining order. A restraining order is not a criminal action, so the police...

Will the assault and battery in both cases be dismissed?

If you both do not testify against each other, and there are not other witnesses or other evidence to the crimes, then the prosecution will not...

"Dropped" can mean amended to a lesser charge, or dismissed altogether. You can be charged with more crimes after a dismissal or an amended of the...

Will i get probation for two misdeamnor charge

Whether or not you get probation will depend on your prior record, the specific facts of your case, the recommendation of the DA, and the...

Boyfriend arrested for assault because of witness statement but I have given no statement and do not feel that i was assaulted.

You can let the DA's office know in no uncertain terms that you are not on board with prosecuting your boyfriend. The fact that is a percipient...

Can I get an underage alcohol possession misdemeanor scratched from my record?

Expungment in Massachusetts is limited to situations when someone has stolen your identity. Sealing is only other available remedy to get a clean...