Hi, I live in Mass and just got caught stealing 17 dollars worth of makeup

Most likely what you will receive is a civil demand letter. This will ask for a certain amount of money. I generally recommend that clients ignore...

Can a lawyer refuse representation because of personal relationships with an attorney being replaced?

The reality is any attorney can refuse to handle any case at any point assuming you were trying to hire privately. It sounds like she was trying to...

It means advanced so the court date that was originally scheduled for 10/15/14 looks like it was advanced to 10/6/14 at which point it looks like...

What can I do after being pulled over and I was issued a summons as I was during without a license?

The summons should be for what's called a clerk's hearing where you will go in front of a clerk magistrate to determine if there is probable cause...

How can I make it so my bf doesnt go to jail for D.V.

I agree he should get counsel immediately and start working towards a trial date. However you may also want to consider getting counsel if you...

Larceny charges over $250 & Unlawful Possession of Deactivation Device; Can a lawyer help receive no probation, sealed/dismissed

I would suggest you contact an attorney or two to discuss in more detail particularly with regards to fees as we are unable to advertise or discuss...

I typically leave it blank until I print it then write present in black ink before sending it.

Likely assault and battery. Keep in mind if you intend to press charges you would want to do so quickly so that the officers could take pictures of...

How can I find out if I violated probation on a case from 13 years ago?

You can go to the court that had your case and ask the clerk's office for a copy of your docket as a start. They will charge a dollar a page. That...

Can a lawyer find out why a cwof was turned into a conviction?

If we are talking about a Massachusetts record if it is a conviction it would say G for guilty not c. C is normally a notation on CORI's (at least...