What should we do?

Hire a lawyer and contest it. There are many things a good lawyer can do to help your case. The first hearing is usually before a clerk, and in...

10 yr old received a summons.....

The summons is a court order. Failure to comply with a court order could result in a bench warrant being issued, which would authorize the police...

If the injuction is being violated , how long is the jail time and can there be a plea?

It's not clear from your post whether your boyfriend has been ordered to stay away from you, or you have been ordered to stay away from him. If...

My daughter, 13 yrs. old, was caught shoplifting an 83 cent product. Is there a monetary limit for prosecution?

Pursuant to MGL. 231, 851/2R, the store can seek to recover damages between $50 to $500 from your daughter, but they will have to file a civil suit...

There is no such thing as guilty without a finding. "Guilty" is a finding. You probably received a continuation without a finding (CWOF) with 6...

RMV Interlock

No, that would be what is called an ex post facto law, which are generally prohibited in this country.

How does a case get dismissed?

Cases that the Commonwealth are not ready to proceed on on the day of trial can be dismissed upon motion by either side. Sometimes if the victims...

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Is It Legal For A 16 Year Old To Sexually Be With A 25 Year old If The 16 Year Old Has Parental Permission?

I am assuming that you had sex with the boyfriend before you turned 16. If you did not, then you are OK. If not, sex before your turned 16 =...

Do i have to go to grand jury

You can ask to postpone your grand juror service. The information on how to do so is located at the following link: ...

You don't have to wait until the pretrial conference to vacate the restraining order; you can go to the courthouse at any time, fill out a motion...