According to MA General Laws ch. 209A, the petitioner needs to prove a substantial likelihood of immediate danger of "abuse", abuse being defined...

5 students found a debit card and decided to use it what is the punishment and what can they do to not be charged?

The facts you mention implicate credit card fraud and larceny over $250. The police have already become involved, so the ball is no longer in the...

A restraining order is a civil order, it is not considered part of your criminal record. However, the courts and police will be able to see if you...

I live in rhoade island and my sister was arrested and given probation and a 95 dollar fine she didnt pay the fine and now there

She should pay the fine and turn herself in to remove the warrant. The judge may decide to hold her pending a final probation surrender hearing,...

I hit my wife and she called a police and it's been two weeks I'm out of my home what's next?

First, do not post any identifying information with any follows ups on this post, as you do not want to risk making any sort of admission of...

I have a dismissed charge of larceny on my CORI. Is there ANY possible way to expunge it, ANY WAY AT ALL? Complaintant will help

Agencies that are statutorily required to access CORI under MGL ch. 6,172(b), i.e. schools and nursing homes, will receive a "No record" response...

Im 17 and i was charged with larceny over 250$ what are the consequences?

To add to Attorney Tumposky's excellent answer, the charges may also be amended down to a misdemeanor larceny under $250 as part of some plea deal....

Depending on how long ago the conviction occurred, you may be able to seal your record. The Criminal History Systems Board will answer "No record"...

I'm turning 16 in less than 3 weeks, i am in a relationship with an 18 year old, is it stil illegal with my mother's consent?

A 15 year old "dating" and 18 year old is not illegal. However, sexual relations between an 18 year old and a 15 year old is statutory rape. Your...

Can i drop my charges against my boyfriend for domestic violence

Once the police get involved, the matter is out of the complaining witness' hands and in the hands of the government, i.e. the district attorney's...