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Recently charged with accidental first time "OUI Offense" – had apparently mistakenly took 2 Rx capsules on empty stomach
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Answered on February 27, 2014
Hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. If you can't afford one, you have the right to be represented by a court-appointed lawyer.
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How can I be arriand with out being arrested or charged of a crime
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Answered on February 16, 2014
It sounds like you received a summons in the mail. A summons is basically a letter instructing you to appear in court on a specific date and time....
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My daughter was arrested for drug prossesion what can we except at court
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Answered on February 06, 2014
You should speak with a criminal defense attorney as soon as possible. There is not enough information to give you an accurate assessment of what...
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NH Endangering the Welfare of a child or incompetent charge 3 weeks after "incident" and no citation/paperwork from responders
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Answered on January 23, 2014
You should consider retaining a criminal defense attorney, and refrain from speaking with the police in the meantime.
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Can i be found guilty for larceny over 250
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Answered on January 18, 2014
First, you can't be "convicted" at the clerk magistrate hearing. At this point, you are not formally charged with a crime. This hearing will...
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Can I file an answer with the court for a petition for a criminal complaint?
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Answered on January 15, 2014
Better yet, you should consider hiring a criminal defense attorney. The clerk magistrate hearing will determine will determine whether or not you...
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Help with a 20+ old warrant from Leominster MA courthouse.
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Answered on January 13, 2014
Hiring an attorney can help, in terms of both the process and the outcome. Going alone will probably result in your detainment, at least...
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Stopped/searched by police with a friend. He was arrested, I was not. Friend/I said I was not involved. Can I be charged?
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Answered on January 07, 2014
Can you be charged? Yes.
You might be summonsed for a clerk magistrate hearing or for arraignment. Either way, you should retain an...
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My husband is being charged with grand larceny. What are his options as a first time offender in Massachusetts?
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Answered on December 30, 2013
His best option is to hire a criminal defense attorney. Especially if he was summonsed for a clerk magistrate hearing, where a court-appointed...
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What assets can my former employer put a lien on to satisfy a demand for restitution in conjunction with a criminal matter?
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Answered on December 26, 2013
It appears that you were summonsed for a clerk magistrate hearing, and have not yet been formally charged. There are no convictions at these...