You can seal your record fairly easily, but it doesn't help you with regards to applying for a license to carry. The police chief can still see...

There might be a way to get out of it. I have done this for clients many times. You should contact a criminal defense attorney to discuss the...

A good attorney can help you with an appeal based on suitability. The police chiefs often overstep their authority when determining that someone...

Will I be able to have a misdemeanor for shoplifting expunged off of my record?

The bad news is that there is virtually no expungement in Massachusetts. The good news is that this may not appear on your record at all. If you...

You should absolutely get a criminal defense attorney prior to going into court. With your whole future ahead of you, a criminal record can be...

I have 2 warrants out of 2 different counties if I go to remove one can I be detained for the other?

You won't necessarily get detained, but that is a risk when you have more than one warrant. I have helped a lot of clients in this situation -...

Yes it is possible via a "Motion for New Trial." Essentially, you would be asking the judge to allow you to take back your plea. It's not all...

If you are found guilty of larceny over $250 in Superior Court, how likely are you to go to jail versus to get probation?

The chances of going to prison after a conviction go way up in superior court. The fact that you've been indicted, rather than the case staying in...

You should contact a criminal defense attorney to discuss the case. If it were me, I would ask you to get a copy of the police report, complaint,...

It's not uncommon for the police to request field sobriety tests in situations like yours. The fact that you were visibly injured after being...