If a 20 year old were to produce alcohol pursuant to M.G.L. Ch 138 § 3 , could he be charged with possession in Massachusetts?

This would only come up if you were being charged for underage home-brew that was produced or possessed outside the supervision of a parent or...

If restitution to Attleboro District court hasn't been paid in full can my PO violate me?

Failing to pay is a violation if and only if it is willful and not based on inability to pay. Failing to pay combined with failing to show up...

What can my wife and I expect in court?

There's always a chance. It's hard to say. 2 Defaults in 14 years may justify some bail, depending on the judge, but not a lot. On the other...

Friend of mine got caught shoplifting no charges filed is she liable for any fees under 231

Is this legal? Yes, there is a law that allows them to do it. Should she pay it? If she doesn't pay they have to sue to collect it. They...

How do I charge someone with theft if I shipped them the item and they paid via credit card and they are disputing it?

You can fight the chargeback, but unless this is a really fancy radio (like, thousands of dollars), you're throwing good money after bad trying to...

How does community service affect my trial?

You have an attorney who knows you and your case, whose job is to advise you about your case and answer your questions. That's the person you...

Yesterday I was in an Emergency Rm for 8 hrs with a friend. Witnessed a horrifying event, this is not legal what can be done

Massachusetts law gives police officers and hospitals the right to restrain people who are mentally ill in an emergency for up to three days. ...

Landlord illegally deducted from security deposit. Where can I find a free/low cost attorney to recover the money?

You can use the "find a lawyer" option on Avvo, or call your county bar association or the Mass. Bar Association lawyer referral service. Many...

Is a jail sentence mandatory in MA for a second offense driving after revocation?

No, a jail sentence is quite unusual for a second offense unless the license was revoked for OUI.

Will someone be able to enter another rehab after probation violation?

It depends. The more tips the PO gets from the wife, the more the PO is likely to be concerned about his behavior, and to do something about it...

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