A clerk's hearing is an opportunity to have a criminal complaint issue. If the other person fails to show, s/he does not have a voice, so it's up...

All the answers you received are correct. A parking ticket is civil, not criminal. Don't worry about it. Best of luck sealing the...

Hello my ? is that my PO is mailing me a surrender letter to appear in court due to PO violation

I would have to know what the crime was and what the sentence is. Depending on the court, the philosphy of a probation violation can vary. Also,...

If I turned the cable of after my wife put a restraining order on but the gas,lights and water is ok am I in trouble

Sounds like "indirect contact", for which you could be in violation of the restraining order. Were you served with the order? If not, do not admit...

I shoplifted at 17, does this go on my record?

If you were not in front of a judge, you don't have a criminal record for the shoplifting. So, this will not show up on a record check. Make sure...

How serious are charges dating from 1987 for receiving a stolen motor vehicle and from 1997 for stealing a vehicle in MA?

How is it that your fiance did not know about the warrants? He removeed the warrant so he is safe about not being arrested on the warrant. ...

Someone was sentenced to rehab, they went for 2 months. They left for 2 months, didn't see their PO. They just went to detox.

There is not enough information here. I would say that if someone was really interested in getting help, find out about Drug Court. Drug Court...

Please help I was arrested last night 6.22.12 on larceny over $250...

The responses you have received are correct. Do not say anything to anyone except your lawyer...apointed or hired. S/he can help you navigate the...

You can absolutely contact the police to pursue charges. If the thefts are over $250, it's a felony and a complaint can issue. If it's under...

Need help with sealing a CORI.

The responses you received are accurate...but some offenses CANNOT be sealed. It is important to know what the offenses are before a definite...