What sort of sentence is a firsttime offender facing for assault and battery (with little or no injury to victim)?

Each case is different and there is no standard first time offender disposition in cases like this. The best thing that your friend can do is to...

My husband's in jail for a long time and I want a divorce. What do I have to do?

You can hire a lawyer but you do not have to. If you are unfamiliar with the legal process it can certainly make your life easier. The first step...

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My OUI case was dismissed. Do I still have to pay the fines? Or can they be reduced?

A fine is only imposed by the Court if you plead out or are found guilty. No fine can be imposed if your case was outright dismissed. If you...

To the best of my knowledge, there is no law prohibiting you from buying used panties off of Craig's List. However, this is question you should...

Mass resident who got 1st time marijuana offense in va. For small amount. How will they charge me, and how will mass enforce it?

You hired a lawyer, just give him or her a call. There is no person better suited to answer this question for you than your own attorney who knows...

If it specifies on a restraining order I can't exit my car at child pickup/drop off and I did, am I going to jail?

Violating a restraining order is a criminal offense, punishable by up to two and a half years in the house of correction in the district court. ...

Is a"Motion to Reprimand" a Plaintiff for divorce for perjury in both the pleadings and affidavits of the complaint permissible?

Setting aside a Judgement of Divorce on the basis of fraud is very difficult. I would strongly encourage you to consult with an attorney to see if...

How can I order a psych evaluation? My ex has shown clearly 5 of the 7 symptoms of anti social personality disorder.

The only way that your ex-wife's mental health comes into play here is if you have children together and you believe that it is impacting her...

Can a judge in a district court order temporary visitation for a child as part of a restraining order?

The district court does have the authority to order a visitation schedule as well as support under the terms of the restraining order. When and if...

I have temporary custody of my grandson. if i give him back to his mom and she relapses , would i be able to take custody again

I agree with Attorney Golden on this one. If you have temporary custody through either DCF or the court, the return of the child to your daughter...