Can someone please explain to me what is a 5 to 7 year mandatory prison sentence. Can you break it down for me. Which one is it

it means that the minimum time to be served is 5 years and that they could serve up to seven years.

My friend got a warrant for his arrest can he still find work before appearing in front of a judge

Your friend should hire an attorney and go clear the warrant with his attorney.

You should hire an attorney and arrange to turn your self in, the warrant will not just go away and it will be better if you go in on your own with...

Do I need a criminal defense attorney for my hearing before the MA Magistrate?

It would be a great benefit to have an attorney and it should be relatively inexpensive for just the clerk's hearing. I have provided a link below...

Will I get arrested at the RMV?

I agree with attorney Cowan the warrant should have been recalled when your attorney filed the necessary papers.

My husband is currently incarcerated in MA. He had a court appointed attorney who while "working" on his Appeal got suspended.

Since he has a new attorney you should speak with him, he is in the best position to advise you.

MA hardship license... Is a policies and procedures form with letterhead sufficient in proving I have to drive?

You can also check with the RMV and see if they would find that document sufficient.

I was assaulted (punched) in the solar plex region by a loss prevention guy at Marshall's.

The other attorneys covered this pretty well. It is unclear from your post whether you were criminally charged with anything, if so you need to...

I have a conviction for felony theft in Massachusetts on my record from 1995 and would like to have it expunged. How do I do it?

You can not get it expunged in MA. However, you maybe able to have it sealed. If you have not had any new charges in the last 10 years then you...

Whats the consequences

I have provided a link below for more information on this charge. It would best for you to get an attorney.