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Whats the difference in the outcome of a case in a juvenile summons on shoplifting in massachusetrts under 15 first offense
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Answered on October 13, 2009
Many prosecutors will dismiss this case upon court costs, community service or completion of a shoplifters program; the next step up is pretrial...
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What is the best thing to do?
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Answered on October 13, 2009
You have possible criminal exposure here: possession of a forged or altered RMV document, minor in possession of alcohol, malicious destruction of...
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Is it legal for my probation officer to re-committ me to a 6 month prog w/out a surrender hearing?
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Answered on October 13, 2009
You are entitled to certain due process protections before your probation can be modified, including a hearing on the issue of whether or not you...
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What are my rights? Can I call the police? Are we liable if anyone has drugs?
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Answered on October 02, 2009
You can call the police and have them remove the offending parties. If you are the owner or lawful occupant of the premises, you are within your...
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Can I have someone arrested for drinking my liquor and hiding the empty bottles while in my house
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Answered on September 28, 2009
I doubt that any police departmetn would apply for a criminal complaint on your behalf on those facts. You could go and file a private party...
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Youthful offender?
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Answered on September 28, 2009
It depends on what exactly he is charged with, and whether what started out as a delinquency matter becomes a youthful offender matter. ...
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Are there any lawyers out there that will help me seal my record for little cost?
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Answered on September 25, 2009
The previous post should have said NOT going to jail does not necessarily mean that the record can be sealed.
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Are there any lawyers out there that will help me seal my record for little cost?
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Answered on September 25, 2009
Not sure what you mean by "all cleared", but doing jail time doesn't necessarily mean that the record can be sealed. Sealing a record is done by...
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Will a Clerk-Magistrate find me responsible for larceny over $250? I'm refering to Massachusetts laws.
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Answered on September 25, 2009
The standard for issuing a complaint is probable cause that a crime has been committed. It is not a very high standard. The clerk-magistrate...
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Can a restraining order be filled in any MA state district court?
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Answered on September 25, 2009
File the petition for the RO in the district court that services your town. I have seen judges tell a person seeking a restraining order in a...
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