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Need advise on forged checks

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 30, 2013

Once a charge is filed in court, it is the government that prosecutes, not the bank or the family members. I agree with my colleagues that, if...

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What if a male soon to be 20 and a female soon to be 16 want a relationship. subject to criminal prosecution for a sex charge?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 30, 2013

Until she turns sixteen, it's a felony. It doesn't have an easy-to-explain name like "statutory rape," either. It's "rape of a child." After...

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Will my probation in massachusetts find out about a misdemeanor in maine?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 29, 2013

If you go to court in Mass. first, and get off probation, before you go to court in Maine, then your PO is unlikely to learn about your Maine case...

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I was charge for possession of drugs in the car that i borrow to use that wasnt under my name what should i do!

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 26, 2013

First of all, don't post any more details about your case here. This is a public forum, and things you post here could be traced back to you and...

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I have two dismissals for bad checks 9 years ago and a dismissal for a drug charge 2 yrs ago.

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 26, 2013

The previous answer is true that there are different levels of access, however, hospice is probably covered by one of the "all available CORI"...

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I'm having problems finding out how to obtain my disposition on the MA government websites.

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 25, 2013

DISM is "dismissal." That is the disposition. The CORI that you receive will show the disposition code. A CORI requested for you by somebody...

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I want to know if I can get a gun license With a felony on my background Is there any way I can get it clear to own a gun?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 24, 2013

You cannot get a gun license with a felony on your record. Period. Even if your police chief issued you a license, it is a federal crime to...

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Had a probation warrant issued . No law enforcement has come looking for me to arrest me. Should I go to the court house ?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

The probation warrant undoubtably still exists. They do not go away on their own. If you go to court on your own to remove the warrant, the...

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I was charged with using a fake ID at a liquor store in Allston, MA. Can I get out of this situation without a criminal record?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

You are in a difficult situation. The RMV is likely suspending your license indefinitely, and will not reinstate you or grant you a new license...

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My son was just arrested for heroin (enough to place him in the trafficking category). What options does he have?

Andrew's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

Your son is in a difficult situation, but a strong criminal defense lawyer may be able to help. Trafficking charges carry stiff mandatory minimum...

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Need advise on forged checks

What if a male soon to be 20 and a female soon to be 16 want a relationship. subject to criminal prosecution for a sex charge?

Will my probation in massachusetts find out about a misdemeanor in maine?

I was charge for possession of drugs in the car that i borrow to use that wasnt under my name what should i do!

I have two dismissals for bad checks 9 years ago and a dismissal for a drug charge 2 yrs ago.

I'm having problems finding out how to obtain my disposition on the MA government websites.

I want to know if I can get a gun license With a felony on my background Is there any way I can get it clear to own a gun?

Had a probation warrant issued . No law enforcement has come looking for me to arrest me. Should I go to the court house ?

I was charged with using a fake ID at a liquor store in Allston, MA. Can I get out of this situation without a criminal record?

My son was just arrested for heroin (enough to place him in the trafficking category). What options does he have?