Can I file a criminal trespass complaint

You can report the tenant to the housing authority that administers their section 8 voucher. The housing authority may drop by to investigate the...

If I am charged for something in 2009 but it was for something in 2008 do the laws for 2009 apply if they changed since 2008?

Generally speaking, ex post facto laws are not allowed. That is, if a law says you can do X in 2008, then later changes to say you cannot do X in...

Can a police officer arrest you for drinking with under age people?

You could be charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor under these circumstances.

I was charged with internal possesion cop told me to plead not guilty in court what does this mean

This means that your initial plea, made on your arraignment date, is one of not guilty. You are presumed innocent until proven guilty. You can be...

I was convicted of a felony in 2006 probation for 5 years but in my records it says 2008 how can i find out why

The mix up was probably caused by an error in the court file. You should go to the court where you were convicted, ask the clerk to see your file...

I was wondering if you have a felony charge for shop lifting and have mental disabilities, if that will help towards the charges

All of the factors you mention are also relevant towards any disposition or plea deal you negotiate.

I was arrested for shoplifting in Manchester NH.What should I expect at my next court date?Do I need a lawyer or attourney?

You should always speak to an attorney about any criminal charge because there are things that might not be apparent to the average person when...

What is the typical timeframe between filing a plea to have a domestic violence case dismissed and appearing before a judge?

A defendant does not plea to dismiss. If a defendant "pleads out", that means that he is admitting guilt and taking some sort of disposition from...

Criminal Record Seal statue

Short answer: you can petition to seal you record anytime after you have finished serving your sentence. Depending on how old the convictions...

Note that under Massachusetts Rules of Criminal Procedure Rule 29, the judge is technically only supposed to consider facts which existed at the...

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