Under Massachusetts General Las, a threat to commit a crime is a criminal offense. Is the words uttered made clear an intention to commit a crime,...

Friend under-rang my purchases where we both worked. He was caught and on video doing it.

It is unclear whether further action will be taken. The fact that your co-workers case was resolved in a non-criminal manner is a good sign. If...

Could I go to jail?

The starting point in this question would be what you are being charged with. The facts you presented could give rise to jail able offenses or...

Does bail change when ur case goes from district court to superior court?

Normally if the defendant posted bail and shows up to Superior Court for his/her scheduled arraignment, the bail would remain the...

What happens if you violate probation?

Probation can request he be detained (held without bail) until a full hearing on the alleged violation(s). Judge may after hearing allow probations...

Do I need an attorney to defend a 'negligent operation of a motor vehicle' charge?

An attorney representing you in a criminal matter is always a good idea. This crime carries a mandatory suspension if a guilty enters. There may be...

I was threatened by someone in July 2015. Is there a time limit for requesting a restraining order?

Threat may very we'll be intimidation of a witness which police would charge if brought to their attention. As to order it would be a harassment...

Need to know at what stage the case was in when it was "closed". If it was being investigated and the statute of limitations has not run it can be...

If I was arrested for shoplifting but the case was dismissed before arraignment, will the charge show up on a Cori check in Ma.?

A dismissal prior to arraignment is not supposed to show up on your CORI. If you have your record run and it does in fact appear, it is in error...

A client has a right to see or have a copy of his/her file. Attorney cannot withhold that.