Is it illegal to misrepresent my relationship with someone I’m giving money to for home purchase ?

It sounds like you are being asked to commit mortgage fraud. If it were me, I would not sign the paperwork.

You can certainly file another motion to terminate in a few months, and it sounds like you would be a good candidate. It might be worth hiring an...

Can pretrial bail release stipulation be appealed to the higher courts?

Yes you can appeal conditions of release on a bail review.

An assault and battery conviction will not allow you to have a license to carry firearms. However, you might be able to undo, or vacate, that old...

You can get charged in that situation, but you may have some good defenses so a conviction is not inevitable. If you don't already have one, you...

OUI and Massachusetts Trials?

It’s a fluid situation currently, due to the pandemic. Your lawyer can certainly ask for a quick trial date, but many courts are refusing to...

Can I still obtain a license to carry if I went to court for a misdemeanor but it was a non-conviction?

Since the case did not end up in a conviction, you are not a prohibited person. That means that the case will not automatically prevent you from...

You did the right thing - I always advise people to politely decline. Having an attorney could help to avoid further contact from the detective,...

DUI/OUI?

Your attorney can request a bench trial date at arraignment. However, the judge does not have to allow the request and instead might schedule the...

Based on your description, my guess is that you will be summonsed for a clerk magistrate hearing. If so, the good news is that you’re not...