Questions answered by Valerie J. Semensi

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In Massachusetts, what is the statute of limitations for charging someone criminally with extortion?

Valerie's answer | Answered on November 21, 2012

Every crime except murder has a statute of limitations of 6 years. Murder has no statute of limitations. Without knowing anything about the...

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If my fiance has a restraining order on him. Can his ex wife send a facebook request to my mom.

Valerie's answer | Answered on November 20, 2012

If your fiance has a restraining order against him, he is precluded from contacting whoever the court orders him not to contact. This contact can...

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Can non-custodial get custody?

Valerie's answer | Answered on November 20, 2012

The answers by the other attorneys are correct...the court will need to determine what is in the child's best interest with regard to safety and...

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I want out of a lease

Valerie's answer | Answered on November 17, 2012

I agree with the other attorneys...speak with your landlord. Before doing that, I would have an attorney read the lease to see whether or not...

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Technical probation violations

Valerie's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

Technical probation violations are when you haven't successfully completed something on your probation...such as not paying fines/restitution. ...

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A friend was charged with felony larceny over and under 250, concieling stolen property, and pawning it. this is first offence,

Valerie's answer | Answered on October 25, 2012

Larceny over $250 is a felony; under $250 is a misdemeanor. Your friend needs to appear at court, and definitely needs an attorney. While this is...

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Do I need a lawyer if I received a temporay order from my husband.

Valerie's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

Everyone is correct...HIRE AN ATTORNEY! This is serious and you don't want to lose on these issues. Depending on the background of this case,...

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I rear ended someone I have no lisence. If they decide to report it whats gonna happen to me? Im in Massachusetts

Valerie's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

The question is unclear. Criminally ,you could be charged with driving without a license or driving after revocation, if you had one earlier on. ...

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Do i have a harrassment case against ex landlord?

Valerie's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

A harassment order requires at least 3 distinct times where the landlord caused you and/or your daughter to be afraid. Your question does not deal...

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I need a lawyer for my friend but was wondering if we could make monthly payments instead of coming up with everything up front?

Valerie's answer | Answered on July 31, 2012

I am an experienced criminal attorney, having been an ADA in Norfolk County. I have a very tight fee agreement that I require clients to sign. I...

Valerie J. Semensi's Answers (186)

In Massachusetts, what is the statute of limitations for charging someone criminally with extortion?

If my fiance has a restraining order on him. Can his ex wife send a facebook request to my mom.

Can non-custodial get custody?

I want out of a lease

Technical probation violations

A friend was charged with felony larceny over and under 250, concieling stolen property, and pawning it. this is first offence,

Do I need a lawyer if I received a temporay order from my husband.

I rear ended someone I have no lisence. If they decide to report it whats gonna happen to me? Im in Massachusetts

Do i have a harrassment case against ex landlord?

I need a lawyer for my friend but was wondering if we could make monthly payments instead of coming up with everything up front?