Can there be a warrant issued without being arrested first?

Yes, a warrant can be issued without a formal arrest. The criminal complaint could have issued by way of a clerk's hearing, at which time an...

Mounting a safe inside a motor vehicle.

Ordering you to open up the safe in your car is a search. If a police officer orders you to open the safe without a search warrant, you can refuse...

Macy's likely will refer the matter to the local police department, who will then file an application for a criminal complaint. Once the complaint...

Can i get something off my criminal report

Assuming you have no other charges on your record, the facts you outlined make you a good candidate for sealing your record pursuant to MGL 276,...

How to fix probation problems

Appear in court to remove the warrant. Bring the entire restitution amount with you. Bring evidence that supports your claim that you have not...

I have an ex boyfriend that is harrassing me he drives by my house and calls what can i do?

Report it to the police, ask them to take out a complaint for criminal harassment, which requires at least three instances of harassing conduct....

Legal to search a 14 year old

The search is not per se illegal because of the age of the person(s) being searched. In order to search a person or a place, the police need...

Shoplifting

Shoplifting is a violation of MGL 266, 30A. Kmart can seek civil tort damages against your daughter pursuant to MGL. 231, 851/2R, pasted below:...

Stupid me. I took a Red Bull from a store this morning. I said I put it back, the clerk said he did not see me put it back.

The facts you outline seem to amount to no more than misdemeanor shoplifting, which for adults means a $250 fine and a misdemeanor conviction on...

If your friends never went to court on this matter, then it is not on their record. The police report listing all involved parties will still...