My first arrest was cause a foolish thing I did shoplifting, I'm young and dumb and learning , no mistake just lessons

It depends on the outcome. A conviction will show up, while a dismissal should not appear on most employer CORI checks. You should consider...

Do I need an attorney to file a motion or petition the court/the judge who sentenced me to modify my SR in Boston, MA.

This appears to be very problematic. Yes, you should retain an attorney to help you with this. A judge sets the probation conditions and can...

Am I still eligible for a MA LTC after a minor juvenlile record?

As long as you were not adjudicated as a delinquent, then you are not barred from obtaining an LTC based on that incident. However, the chief...

How can i get charges for battery an cruelty to a child drop?

You'll need a good criminal defense lawyer to help you. Although you already made a statement to the police, you should not speak with anyone else...

How should I go about sealing a felony Drug Possession with Intent to Distribute?

You can petition to seal, and will not have to go to court. However, based on your assertions, it may be worthwhile to have an attorney look into...

Disorderly conduct

None of you win. You only get punished if you lose the case, or plead guilty. You should consider retaining a criminal defense attorney.

Yes, this is a very serious allegation. Your father would be wise to contact a criminal defense attorney right away, and to avoid speaking about...

She's right. You need a criminal defense attorney. At this point, the District Attorney's office is prosecuting you. They routinely ignore...

Jail is a possibility, although probably not likely. The more practical issue is that you don't want to end up pleading guilty and becoming a...

Do I really need a lawyer

Do you want to maximize your chances of staying out of jail? If so, then yes, you should get a lawyer.