Restraining Orders - Defense and Offense
May 29, 2013
DEFENSE:
Each year thousands of restraining orders are issued each year based entirly on "he said, she said" scenarios. The courts view this as a non-criminal, civil order and thus have a tendency to ...
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How to obtain a divorce in Massachusetts
Jun 06, 2012
How to obtain a divorce in Massachusetts
To obtain a divorce in Massachusetts, one party to a valid marriage files a "Complaint For Divorce." The Complaint is filed in the County where the parties las...
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Massachusetts Drug Laws and Sentencing
May 23, 2012
The drug sentencing law vary depending on the class of drug and the amount. Within each drug category there are 3 main possible charges: (1) Possession (2) Possession with intent to distribute and (3) ...
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An overview of sealing criminal records
May 18, 2012
The new CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) act went into effect on May 5, 2012. The types of cases available for sealing are as follows:
1) Non-convictions:
One must petition the court dire...
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Guide to filing your own criminal complaints in Massachusetts
Dec 18, 2011
Reasons why, steps involved and what to expect in court...
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