If some gets sentence 30 months do they do there whole time?

Not usually. If he has been in jail awaiting trial then that time (credit for time already served) is counted toward his sentence. Then while he...

How can I alleviate a domestic violence police report that was not initially warranted?

I have found that most Clerk-Magistrates really do not want to issue complaints if they have any alternative. Perhaps you and your partner could...

Does my husband have a warrant for assaulting me?

A simple Assault& Battery is considered a Misdemeanor. If the police did not witness it they usually file an Application for a Complaint to be...

Did I get convicted/how bad is it that I admitted to having marijuana with me while crossing the border?

Canada is a Sovereign Country and they can legalize Marijuana to be bought/sold/smoked/grown/etc. throughout the country. USA is a Sovereign...

Was my car illegally searched?

Was your car illegally searched? Well, possibly, maybe, hard to tell. A lot of criminal law and procedure hangs on the smallest of details. ...

Speaking as a criminal defense attorney, we look forward to having witnesses like you who do not show up. We argue that the victim isn't coming,...

If my lawyer didn't file a 111E. When I was in detox in jail should I get new lawyer he's a public defender

Chapter 111E provides for a court ordered evaluation to determine drug dependency. If you or your attorney did not believe that it was in your...

The theory behind "not touching his belongings" is to safeguard property from a vengeful spouse who may destroy/steal/damage the items before they...

Yes, your attorney can ask for the CI's name and information. Whether he will get it, is another question. Drug Officers do not like to "burn"...

How long after indictment can it take for trial is there a law in Massachusetts to how long it takes

He is still Innocent till proven guilty, but this has nothing to do with how long it takes to get to trial. There are dozens of reasons why it can...