Can I have a criminal and civil lawsuit against the same perpetrator at the same time?

Certainly, a person can face both criminal charges and a civil suit because of the same conduct. But it's important to keep in mind that you don't...

Is this libel?

As a statement of purported fact that would cause the target to suffer harm to reputation, it could be actionable. But It sounds as though there...

It a the same person who asked you about the statutes of limitations earlier I was never arrested for the crime or charged

Yes, there are statutes of limitation requiring the state to charge a suspect within a certain time for most crimes. Murder is an exception.

The duration of your agreement would be spelled out in the document, and it would be imprudent for any lawyer to express an opinion about its sweep...

Maybe. A witness can be called in rebuttal even if the witness testified at an earlier stage of the trial. But there is a limit to the kind of...

Can a prisoner bring a civil action against police ,court or bristol county sheriffs for mishandling and or loss of medication?

You should consult a lawyer experienced in suing police or other law enforcement authorities for misconduct. This is a horrible situation, but...

What are my options during an eviction process?

Lack of income to pay your rent is not a legal defense. When a landlord puts off pursuing eviction in order to give you a chance to catch up, that...

Can a collection agency that is not registered with the Division of Banks file suit?

You have stumbled on a hot topic among the consumer protection lawyer community. The plaintiff who sued you is probably a buyer of the debt. ...

ISD has been to my apartment 3 times in the past year & while they note the violations, they keep giving the landlord free passe

If you read the recent Globe series on student-occupied deathtraps that are routinely overlooked by ISD, you will see that this is, unfortunately,...

If a car dealership sells you a car , does it have to pass inspection ?

There are a couple of different Massachusetts laws that may help you. Under the "lemon aid" law, you have the right to cancel the sale if the car...