What should I do before/after I receive my court date for shoplifting in Massachusetts?

Attorney Pang gave you the long answer, now I will give you the short answer. Go to the local court where the crime occurred. Go in the afternoon...

I have a sealed record for a 10 year old conviction. I recently was offered a job with a glazier firm who does work for a jail

A sealed conviction means that it is unavailable to the general public. However, certain categories of people/institutions can have access to...

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Would it be considered stealing, if she stole back the money she said she didn't want? Even without telling us that she took it

I do not see where a crime was committed. You paid her, she gave it back, you left it for her, she took it back. It was/is her money so there was...

What will happen with driving no insurance/registration revoked in court?

I disagree with the doom and gloom forecasted by my fellow attorneys. Get the Insurance paid and the car Registered as soon as possible. Bring...

How to claim my rights and prove a violation and misconduct?

This is very confusing, but I will try to answer what I think you are asking. If you took money that belonged to the landlady to pay the driver...

What know? What do I do? Can I avoid this going on my record?

The best way to avoid a court record is to try and stop the arraignment tomorrow. (If it is an arraignment and not a clerk-magistrates hearing.) ...

Can he have me arrested with no proof considering that he himself also did illegal things and I didnt do what he's accusing?

There is a lot here to properly answer in a couple of paragraphs. He could be guilty of soliciting for sex and you could be charged as a...

When mall security escorted me out

And your question is...? As previously answered Massachusetts does not require people to produce ID to anyone who asks. Exceptions are as noted,...

First answer is simple: witnesses/victims do not have to show up for pre-trial or preliminary court appearances. Their presence is not...

I received the 2nd civil demand letter, should I still keep rejecting these, or just pay for it? Need advice ..

The General consensus is not to pay. They are counting on you to be worried, upset, and fearful. It is a small matter to them to send a form...