The police chief has a lot of discretion when it comes to suspending LTCs, under the “suitability” clause. Keep in mind that you have to file the...

With a CWOF, you are still eligible to get a license to carry (“LTC”). That said, it is possible that a chief will deny you based on alleged...

Whether you go to jail depends on a lot of factors. I can say though that I’ve had similar cases where clients have been able to avoid...

Generally if you get arrested on a weeknight, you’ll be transported to the court the next day. A better option might be to turn yourself into the...

You can ask the judge to appoint you a new public defender at your next court appearance.

The stay away order was determined by the judge and probably requested by the prosecutor.

There is no set time limit for a judge to rule on a motion for new trial (rule 30). Perhaps the defense attorney can check in with the clerk’s...

Here’s a helpful video about the effects of a CWOF with regard to getting a license to carry firearms: https://youtu.be/WxTTL2wHX8o

The police can see sealed records. And if the felony was a conviction, then she would be unable to get her LTC. If it did not end with a guilty,...

Since the charges were dismissed, you are not considered a prohibited person. In MA, police chiefs can still consider the underlying facts and...