Is this petty theft or grand theft?

You were likely charged with theft of a controlled substance in violation of G.L. ch. 94C, s.37: "Whoever steals a controlled substance from a...

What happens if I don't pay shoplifting fine

Ignore it. The attorney may send one or two more letters, but he would have to sue you in small claims court to collect. It will cost to sue than...

What will happen at jury trial for punching my husband (now ex) in the face?

Cases are often scheduled for a jury trial when the chances of it actually going to a trial are minimal. On the day of trial, if the ex doesn't...

Larceny

Private in this case means "not a public record", in that the incident is going to go to court before a clerk magistrate before the issuance of a...

2 weeks to show a clean test is unreasonable. Marijuana takes about 30 days to not show up on a drug test. Most PO and judges should know this,...

You will not be able to do the Massachusetts 24D (aka Driver Alcohol Education) program online. If your case came out of the Quincy District...

Should I hire a lawyer for a bench warrant/restraining order violation or fly out and turn myself in?

You should hire a lawyer to defend you on this charge and to make the process of removing the warrant and navigating through the court process go...

I'm going to process seal or expunge my Cori but before that I think I need it a certificate copy of my files i going become a

The appropriate remedy will be sealing your CORI. Expungment is not available unless there was an identity theft. Certified copies of all court...

What is the difference between a Harassment Prevention Order and a Restraining Order and how does is show on a CORI

Neither order shows up on a CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information), because a CORI is a record of criminal charges and neither the issuance of...

Shoplifting at Macy's with no police. PLESE HELP!?!?

Massachusetts law allows civil demand in shoplifting cases of up to $500. It is unusual that Macy's itself called you; usually the law firm that...