I'm currently on probation as a condition of a CWOF for larceny over $250. WIll this appear on my CORI as an open case?

While not a conviction, this CWOF with probation will appear as "Open" on your CORI. Depending on how long you have left on the probation and...

How do I defend a CHINS?

The best time to defend a CHINS is at the trial on the merits. It's not clear from your post if the child has already been adjudicated after a...

If this lawyer is your friend's lawyer, he is ethically obligated to tell her the truth, so it's unlikely that he told her the witnesses were...

For a first time OUI, standard plea is a CWOF with supervised probation and 24D program; Neg Op usually dismissed as part of the plea. Don't...

My case has been continued more than five times,more than ten times actually. Can i request for the case to be dismissed ?

You can always ask for the case to be dismissed, but I think you are really asking whether or not a judge will grant your motion to dismiss. It...

I have been on probation for 2 years and it is ending in a few weeks, what should i know/do to protect myself so it indeed ends?

I agree. Make sure all fees have been paid and keep in touch with your probation officer. If there is something that you need to to before the...

How can i take action for being slandered and charecter defamation?

You should also look into getting your record sealed pursuant to MGL 276, 100C ("In any criminal case wherein a nolle prosequi has been entered, or...

My boyfriend got arrestedthe other night for driving without a license, how long will he be sentenced?

If he is on a suspended sentence, a common tactic is to admit to the violation of probation, agree to have the defendant held without bail for a...

If my neighbor is horassing me can i get a restraining order against her?

You may also want to consider filing a private party complaint in the district court alleging criminal harassment against your neighbor. Criminal...

What is the range of cost to seal your record in Massachusetts & the likelihood that it would work if you pled guilty in 2002?

Since you plead guilty to it, you cannot seal your record under 276, 100C which only allows sealing for non-convictions, i.e. when the you have...