Restitution and default warrant. 2 questions.

The chance of you getting held increase everyday the warrant is outstanding. The warrant will appear on any warrant check the police or courts...

Getting my criminal record seal in massachusetts..

Check to make sure you really were convicted; maybe you received a CWOF. If this was your first offense, there's a good chance you got a CWOF. ...

Is Possession of class D with int. to dist. a misdemeanor punishable by a term of imprisonment up to 2 yrs? or more then 2yrs?

First time conviction of Poss D w/Intent carries not more than 2 years, second and subsequent conviction carries not less than 1 year to not more...

Cori sealing question.

Previous two answers are correct; a parking ticket is not criminal, and therefore would not start the "CORI clock" again.

Generally speaking, If it was misdemeanor, and there have been no intervening convictions in the 10 years preceding the petition to seal, you may...

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Domestic assault

A common misconception is that the victim of a crime can choose to "drop the charges". Only the prosecutor can choose to drop the charges. That...

I was caught shoplifting, this is my fist offense. Do I need a lawyer?

Yes, get a lawyer. Also expect the store to send you a civil demand letter seeking damages between $50-$500. A lawyer can help you avoid being...

I was involved in a small fender bender last night, I had a couple of drinks and was on a new mediciation. The officer had me

The officer probably would not have given you your keys if he suspected you of being impaired. Your car wasn't impounded, it was in a parking lot...

Caught shoplifting in a dpt store

Given the amount taken, expect to be charged with more than simple shoplifting, probably larceny +$250 (a felony). The fact that the police were...

About a summons

The language of the summons should state that the summons is a court order, and failure to obey a court order could result in a warrant being...