In Massachusetts there is a theory of law often known as a Shopkeeper’s Privilege. Essentially, a shopkeeper, or their designee (usually a store...

How can I or my attorney speed up a class Y felony criminal case to go to trial when its holding up another case in family court

I should tell you up front that I am in Massachusetts. Generally, the strategy for a criminal defense lawyer is to slow things down, not speed...

A-should i pay the settlement offer? B- what are the chances charges will be file against me and i go to court?

I should tell you up front that I am in Massachusetts. There are many unanswered questions here. Were you identified? How did they identify you?...

I should tell you up front that I am in Massachusetts. You should consider if you qualify for a court-appointed lawyer. In Massachusetts, you...

In MA my 16 yr old daughter is accused of stealing a $9 pair of underwear from JC Penny. The police were called, did not come.

In Massachusetts, it is not uncommon for a store to have a designee to try to retrieve merchandise stolen. Even if the police were called, the...

Massachusetts License Suspension. Surchargeable Incidents.

Good question. What (most likely) happened is that you received at least three surchargeable incidents in a twelve month period. The twelve month...

Greetings! It is not uncommon for a “store detective” to apply for a criminal complaint. If this was the Sephora at the Prudential Center Mall,...

On continuance without a finding

Generally, your terms of probation are that you cannot leave the state. Also, missing one class in a court ordered program is usually (in and of...