What are my rights as a tenant as far as my security deposit goes?

You won this at the point where she never put your deposit in an interest-bearing escrow account. You may be entitled to up to triple your...

Someone I know called on me anonymously to report that I had left a bar and was driving erratically. Can this be used at trial?

I don't think I've seen your posting before, though others seem to think this is a repeat posting. As others have said, the anonymous tip can't...

How long do retail stores in MA have to prosecute shoplifters?

The statute of limitations is six years. That said, it would be quite rare to see charges filed anywhere near that long after the date of...

LL says will evict me (back rent) but apt is not up to code unsafe, unhealthy and no real repairs. Can I sue for my money back?

I agree with the others that you should contact the Board of Health immediately. You should also contact a local landlord/tenant attorney. There...

How do I get my boyfriends criminal case dismissed? I falsely accused him of hitting me and breaking my door in my apartment.

You're in Middlesex County, which can be a tough place to have this problem in some ways. Your boyfriend's lawyer is the person in the best...

Probation Violation

I always tell people that the criminal courts are not the help department. True, sometimes people do get help for their problems through the...

Can you be charged for swearing at a judge in a courthouse while court is NOT in session?

As with most good legal questions, it depends. The question, "can you be charged" is always a bit loaded, because it asks a few different...

Can someone legally retract a statement about another person when they've been arrested? Is that considered an " utterance ?

He could be called as a witness at trial, and first asked whether your Nephew was involved (and how he knows). If he has changed his story, your...

I failed my random test for probation What happens now

Sometimes if it is a first failed test, the probation officer will not surrender you, but will instead do an "administrative hearing" where you are...

Yes. In fact, they are required to. You can go to the registry and get a "Mass ID," which is like a driver's license for ID but doesn't allow you...