My brother was arrested for the 3rd time in MASS for not having a license. What will happen?

If he is charged with simply not being licensed, Ch. 90 sec. 10, it's no big deal. Maximum $200 fine. If, instead, he is charged with...

What rights do I have as a US citizens when fire and police force entry into my home arrest me and physically handle me?

Lots of rights. But first things first -- you must get rid of the criminal charges and to do that, you probably need a lawyer, which is your...

Is there any way, other than paying the 50% . . . .

Who put the stuff in storage? You or your former landlord? It would make a difference, if you were to seek injuctive relief, probably in Superior...

Below is a link to the secretary of state's corporate look-up site. Check your warranty for the name of the corporation that issued it. It may...

What is a civil warrant. If I have one in one county will they come to another county to arrest me?

Yes they can come get you. They will probably have it served by local authorities, such as Bristol sheriff's office. They probably won't make...

I was arrested and convicted of simple possession of heroin. I live in Massachusetts is this a felony here? Thanks in advance

It is assumed that your conviction was in MA. If not, it might have been a felony in the jurisdiction where you were arrested, though not...

I agree with the previous answer, but would add that you can also sue the extortionist civilly, in tort, which has a three year statute of...

My neighbor continues to harass and threating me physically to fight. Wht charges can I file?

In MA, you could seek either a civilian brought-criminal complaint for harassment, threats to commit a crime and possibly assault by taking your...

If my case is dismissed, via plea bargin can the prosecuter still make me pay for the court appointed attorney fees?

All these pepole appear to have testified, was that at a preliminary hearing or are you in the middle of a trial? I'm a Massachusetts lawyer, and...

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I seen an atty. for SSI disability in 2008. He told what his fee was (max. limit). That fee has been increased since then.

For SSI you must have a written fee agreement which must be approved by SSA. It must be a contingent fee based on maximum 25% of the retroactive...