Will a larceny charge be on my criminal background check if it never went further than the clerk magistrate?

Attorney Lazar is correct an so was your attorney at the hearing. That is one of the huge advantages of a clerk's hearing. If the complaint...

Under what circumstances can someone be charged as a subsequent offender in the state of MA?

Attorney Mintz is correct. He can be charged as a subsequent offender. A gun charges is always serious, but when you add the additional element...

The short of the story is yes this is common practice on low level crimes. You missed an excellent opportunity to kill this case at the magistrate...

There are a multitude of things that a witness may testify to even if not present at the time. He should listen to his lawyer or hire one he will...

I live in Massachusetts and was recently charged with one criminal offense. After reading the complaint, I noticed it was wrong.

Attorney Lewen is absolutely correct. Malicious damage to a motor vehicle is covered under MGL 266 section 28. It is very clear in the language...

I received a dui in MA. Araignment 3/30. When will my offense show on a CORI?

First, don't just plead guilty. Hire an attorney first. You may have several defenses. There really isn't much of a difference between a CWOF...

Do I need a lawyer

You really should consult and retain a criminal defense attorney. Larceny over 250 is a felony and serious. Sounds like you have a good defense. ...

Under what circumstances can criminal charges be refiled?

It can happen. You should retain a lawyer ASAP. If the original case was dismissed without prejudice then it can be refiled, however a motion to...

Is there a way to find criminal law attorney that will take a drug case pro bono?

In a criminal case, where a person can not afford an attorney, the court appointed attorney is the pro bono option. However, do not think that...

I wrote A NON YHREATENING LETTER AND GOT CHARGED WITH CRIMMINAL CONTEMT FIRST CLASS E WILL THIS BE REDUCED TO A MISDERMEANOR

If I am not mistaken that charge is a NY charge. You should re-post in the NY Forum. What I can tell you based on the charge it would not require...