What rights do I have as a tenant under a verbal agreement to continue an expired lease?

Your 1 year lease converted into a month-to-month tenancy upon the expiration of the first year. The terms of the month-to-month tenancy will be...

The age cutoff for statutory rape in MA is 16 years old. That is, if the other party is under 16 years of age, then it is a crime to have sexual...

The age cutoff for statutory rape in MA is 16 years old. That is, if the other party is under 16 years of age, then it is a crime to have sexual...

Can you get a dismissal on your CORI expunged

Expungment is rarely allowed in MA. Under Mass. General Laws. 276, 100C, a dismissal, a not guilty finding or a case that was nolle prossed may be...

I need help with an unverified criminal charge

File a written request to the Department of Children and Families (DCF) asking them to detail these "unverified criminal charges". Somebody else...

Can a definitive probation period be modified for a lesser period of time?

Yes, you can motion the court to modify the terms and conditions of probation. The proper vehicle is NOT a motion to revise and revoke, as under...

Driving without a license

A conviction for driving without a license is a fine of not less than $100 to not more than $200. However, a conviction will appear on your...

Assaulkt and battery

It's technically not up the alleged victims whether or not they want to "press charges"; the police decide whether or not to file an application...