How come a misdemeanor crime in this state can be sentenced to 2 1/2 yrs in a HOC while a felony like let's say B&E

To clarify my last answer, a misdemeanor is an offense that can be punished by up to one year. The District Court can hear any offense that...

How come a misdemeanor crime in this state can be sentenced to 2 1/2 yrs in a HOC while a felony like let's say B&E

Your question answers itself, sort of. Under the General Laws, a misdemeanor is defined as an offense that can be tried either in the District...

I have an arraignment for susp. reg. and uninsured veh. To get Asst. D.A to dismiss, how much would Lawyer Fee be?

Assuming you have never been arrested, I would spend my money on re-insuring my car and reinstating my license. Go to court with proof that you've...

If a tourist is blamed for kissing and touching under which section he will be charged ?and what is the punishment and fine?

You are describing the offense of Indecent Assault and Battery, or Rape (if digital penetration is alleged), assuming this allegation occurred in...

Here is what happens when a record is sealed: “When a District Court or its Clerk or Probation Officer is required to seal a criminal or...

Sealing your record is always a good idea. A sealed case disappears from view on your CORI. For the purposes of sealing your record a CWOF is...

I got my arraignment date in mail today (Saturday) for Wednesday, but am scheduled to travel to UK for 6 days on Tuesday. Help!

You should simply travel to the court tomorrow with the arraignment notice and your plane ticket. Ask the clerk's office to have your case...

First, you should really be more careful about what you disclose on this site. You are making admissions that could possibly be linked to...

How do I start the process of pulling a guilty plea?

Hi. You must file Rule 30 Motions for a new trial for each prior conviction. This is a difficult process that judges do not take lightly. The...

Larceny of a motor vehicle

It's very difficult for the government to prove Larceny of a MV or Receiving Stolen MV on overdue rental cases. Each charges reuiqres proof that...