Can anyone suggest a good criminal defense lawyer that will represent me in Nantucket.

If you just search Avvo for Nantucket it will only find lawyers within five miles (that is, on the island) and those who have paid to advertise...

If my son is giving a bail of $7500.00 and a friend gives me that money to post. does my friend get his money back ??

As long as your son goes to court when he is supposed to, your friend will get the money back at the end of the case. If your son has an appointed...

Should I have an attorney present for a summons to appear in front of a magistrate for an assault and battery complaint?

Yes. A clerk's hearing is your last opportunity to dispose of the case without an entry on your record. If the complaint issues and you...

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What charges you get on shoplifting

The police have a lot of discretion in how to charge them, and the charging decision makes a difference. The specifics depend on their immigration...

If being charged with breaking and entering, can charges be changed to home invasion?

Yes, the Commonwealth can indict for home invasion any time until trial or plea. There are strategies to deal with this, but you need an...

Criminal law

"Withhold adjudication" is a term from Florida criminal procedure, not Massachusetts. If the case was in Florida, you should repost the question...

How do I explain this to convincee the judge?

I'm not clear whether you're talking about a license, inspection, or registration renewal, but the answer is basically the same. If your driving...

About how long will this guy be in jail for home invasion?

It's impossible to say without knowing the facts of the case, his record, and the court history of the case. The statutory penalty for home...

How do i fix a warrant issue

Whenever there is an outstanding arrest warrant and you encounter law enforcement, you risk the warrant being discovered and served. If this...

How do i fix a warrant issue

Whenever there is an outstanding arrest warrant and you encounter law enforcement, you risk the warrant being discovered and served. If this...