I believe they are setting up some funds to assist those who incurred expenses as a result of wrongful convictions. This isn't guaranteed or for...

Agreed. Talk to your PO as well as your lawyer if you can get a hold of them. It's always better to err on the side of caution with probation. ...

My employer has a jury duty policy; do they have to handle witness duty the same? Or will I have to use my vacation time?

I agree with the other attorney. This is a different matter than jury duty. My non lawyerly advise is to be upfront with your boss. One option...

Should he be more concerned now that he is 16 since she is still under the age of consent if I am ok with it?

This is a tough situation and I don't think I can do justice to the intricacies of the topic so I'm providing a link from a Boston Attorney. She...

I agree with the other attorneys. The wording is fierce and leaves little or no wiggle room for dodging the question. I wouldn't worry about...

If I have to pay a completely ridiculous fine, is it legal to mail it in the form of a money order inside a bag of manure?

I like your style. Boston can break a man. Check out the MASS DOT toll website. You may be able to fill out an online appeal for free,...

What does that mean? and can they refuse to give me the report?

You are entitled to the police report once it has been filed but it appears that as of yet it has not. If you get lucky they will decide not to...

Can anyone advise a specific IID that is approved in MA?

I'd check for online reviews. The machines are what they are but the people who run these businesses "war profiteers" in my opinion can make life...

As stated above, what steps to petition to seal under Burden of Proof and how much will it cost?

In Mass Expungement doesn't exist, not even for a Kennedy, but a person can petition to have their records sealed at any time. It is basically "by...

Shoplifting incident. No police. Criminal Charges? Civil Demand?

I've said this before on this forum and I'll say it again. Do not poke at, or kick, the hornet's nest. The police station being that nest. ...