When is it okay to hire another attorney on a criminal matter?

A client is allowed to seek replacement counsel at any point, except on the eve or day of trial. You can use the Find-A-Lawyer tool at the top of...

I am the defendant in a criminal case in Massachusetts. I was told to submit a list of witnesses to the district attorney.

Do yourself a favor - GET A LAWYER NOW !!! If you don't, take a toothbrush with you on the day of trial. It's not likely that you'll be coming...

Do I have a case for age discrimination

You may well have a case of discrimination based on age. The burden of proof would be on you to prove that your employer's stated reason for...

My colleagues are right. Maximum for assault and battery on a cop is 2 1/2 years. But there is a MINIMUM of 90 days which he would have to serve....

Can an inmate in massachussetts earn good time on a five to seven year sentence

I would start by asking the legal department of whatever institution in which you are locked up. They will know for sure what the policy is with...

How would you convicted someone who is charged with crimes against humanity, war crimes, and crimes against the peace?

This is not an appropriate venue for legal research.

If someone is arrested while on a bail warning, and bail revoked and the new case is dismissed, what happens to the revocation?

I think the bail should be reinstated once the new matter is dismissed. I would move to do so at the dismissal of the new matter.

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Can a Federal Public Defender be obtained if no charges have been filed?

If no charges have been filed you are not entitled to a lawyer. After whatever charges are filed, you can only get a Federal Public Defender if...

Is it possible to sue my Union (I am a EMT for a city) who failed to move/transfer me after many requests, after being harassed.

I am so sorry you've had to endure this for 9 years. You should sit down with a civil rights attorney who could advise you about your potential...

Can I sue for damages

You need to sit down with an experienced civil rights attorney to go over the events, and figure out what are your potential causes of action. ...