Let me put this in very simple terms. You can refuse to talk to the ADA on the phone, or go to her office, or be in the same room as the...

The courts usually have a form that you can fill out when you go in to get the money. Often they will accept a notarized letter from the Bail...

What are the charges in Massachusetts for buying an item and returning a different item with original receipt?

Larceny under or over $1200 is the most common charge for the fact pattern that you suggest, as my colleagues have already stated. However you...

When are court fines due, when they are part of a criminal court plea deal in Mass Superior Court?

Any and all court costs, fines, fees, and restitution are usually paid on a monthly basis. Your Probation officer will sit down with you and...

Can I recover lost wages for a malicious prosecution claim brought by another individual in MA?

If you want to recover any lost wages and costs you need to sue her. After the criminal case is resolved. Contact a civil attorney.

Generally speaking, when there is a large fine to pay off the defendant and the Probation Department work out a payment plan. Depending on your...

Can anything I say at a Magistrate's Hearing be used you at a Jury Trial if my case continues?

The first thing that you need to do is have another conversation with your attorney. You lack a complete understanding of what a clerk ...

Can i attend a jury trial from another state over the phone or video chat?

Since this is a cross-complaint with your step-father, ask your attorney to speak to your step-fathers attorney. Together they could arrange for...

By statute, the DA has to Indict a person within two sittings of the Grand Jury. The GJ sits for a month at a time. There are multiple exceptions...

Can a sentence for a involuntary manslaughter charge be increased during a revise and revoke motion?

Did your son already have a Sentencing Appeal? That is a separate Appeal to a panel of Appellate Judges who review the sentence only. They decide...