I am 17 and I was recently caught shoplifting a small $3 item from a Spencer's Gifts.

Since you were 17 at the time of the incident, your case will be heard in the District court, not the juvenile court. If you have no prior record,...

Based on the information you provided, this boy may be charged with assault and battery dangerous weapon (pellet gun), assault dangerous weapon...

How long for a juvenile?

Two scenarios raised by your question: pretrial detention and post-conviction sentencing. In terms of pretrial detention at DYS, i.e. the...

Is there such a citation as "allowing improper usage of vehicle?" in MA

This sounds like an attempt by the police to get leverage on you to get you to disclose information. The closest charge I can find fitting your...

Is this helpful in the trail?

Being able to catch police in a lie is always helpful at trial, especially in a trial before a jury (as opposed to a bench trial). You'll need an...

I was charged with conspiracy to violate the substance act. what is needed to make this charge stick in court.

The prosecutor has to prove the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt to convict you of conspiracy: First: That the defendant joined in...

Knowingly being present where herion is kept is this a felony charge

Knowingly being present where heroin is kept is a misdemeanor. Easy way to tell if a charge is a felony or a misdemeanor is felonies carry the...

You will need to have your matter brought before a judge to modify the conditions of your probation. The mere fact that you have been deemed...

My tenant isn't paying the rent. She only pays in cash. Is there a way I can take her to court, its her word against mine.

Serve her a 14 day notice to quit for non-payment of rent. Assemble any rent receipts you provided to her and any ledgers you have itemizing rents...

Can i report a person for leaving an offensive message on my cell phone, and what punishment can the person get

Depends on the exact words of the message. If the message threatens you with physical harm or if the message establishes a pattern of 3 or more...