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It's a long way from an accusation to actually proving guilt to getting sent to jail, with many opportunities to avoid a conviction and to avoid...

Hello my question is I recently got arrested for assault and battery as my step-daughter claimed abuse,

This is a serious charge, and you should not be lulled into any false sense of security because of you feel you are justified in your actions or...

I received a letter from Steven F Christiansen PLLC..is it legitimate?

The letter you received did not come from the court, so the clerk would not be able to tell you much about it. The letter likely came from an...

If you have at least 3 oui's and lost license for 8-10 years, served only 3 months in jail, is it a felony or misdemeanor in MA?

If the most recent OUI was charged and proven as an OUI-3rd offense, then it is a felony. Sometimes multiple OUI's (2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, etc)...

How can I get my license back..

From G.L. ch. 90, s24 (f)(1)(iii): the defendant may immediately, upon the entry of a not guilty finding or dismissal of all charges under this...

Do authorities need a warrant to search the car on a speeding stop?

The police can legally conduct a warrantless search of a car if they have probable cause to believe that evidence of a crime would be found inside...

A dismissed case will always be on your CORI. The distinction that needs to be made is that just because a charge is on your CORI does not mean...

Can i have my records sealed as they both were dismissed?

You can petition to seal both of these charges from your CORI. The exact method employed depends on the age of the charge. For the 2001 charge,...

I was found guilty of an OUI/Serious BI charge in MA. I am on 2 years probation (8 months completed).

It is possible to terminate the probation early for the reasons you describe, but it will require a motion to the court and more than likely, the...

I have a shoplifting fine from sears. Does that mean I have a criminal record now?

You do not have a criminal record now. What most people think of as "criminal record" is actually Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI),...

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