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What will penalty or punishment? do i need a lawyer. the arraignment in wednesday.

David's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

You should consult an attorney. I have supplied a link for more information on uninsured MV charges. These are misdemeanor crimes and as such...

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Help! Should I pay palmer, reifler and assoc? Something not right.

David's answer | Answered on July 23, 2013

What you received is a civil demand letter. MA law allows for stores to recover in a civil lawsuit up to $500 above the actual damages incurred. ...

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Had a probation warrant issued . No law enforcement has come looking for me to arrest me. Should I go to the court house ?

David's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

If you have a warrant for your arrest you need to clear it up ASAP, as it will not just go away on its own. The longer it is ignored the more...

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My son was just arrested for heroin (enough to place him in the trafficking category). What options does he have?

David's answer | Answered on July 22, 2013

The other attorney's covered this pretty well. It is possible that based on you son's addictions that some form of rehabilitative sentence could...

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In a criminal matter, can a default for failing to appear can be removed or lifted without defendant present?

David's answer | Answered on July 21, 2013

It maybe possible to lift the warrant, however it is less likely the case can be resolved without him present. You need to hire an attorney to...

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If I make an agreement with DOR to get my license back does a judge have to sign off on the agreement?

David's answer | Answered on July 19, 2013

I believe you posted this wrongly under the DUI practice area. I have edited it to child support. You should get more responses this way. If the...

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How can i find out when an ignition interlock device can be removed and what steps are needed to get it removed in Massachusetts

David's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

It depends why and when it was ordered. If it was ordered as a condition of probation then it will be what the term of probation is. On the other...

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I have a pending cultivation charge for 3 plants, i have since obtained my medical marijuana recommendation. What happens now?

David's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

A show cause hearing is a great opportunity to avoid being charged criminally and having it appear on your record. I have provided a link to more...

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MA: required to remove objects before taking brethalyzer ?

David's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

Sounds like you may already have an attorney. If you don't then retain one. Let the attorney know everything and let them decide what is...

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Three charges for theft over 250, jail time ?

David's answer | Answered on July 18, 2013

Although the charges are felonies, given the facts as stated jail time is unlikely. I supplied a link below to more information on Larceny over $250.

David C. Newton's Answers (957)

What will penalty or punishment? do i need a lawyer. the arraignment in wednesday.

Help! Should I pay palmer, reifler and assoc? Something not right.

Had a probation warrant issued . No law enforcement has come looking for me to arrest me. Should I go to the court house ?

My son was just arrested for heroin (enough to place him in the trafficking category). What options does he have?

In a criminal matter, can a default for failing to appear can be removed or lifted without defendant present?

If I make an agreement with DOR to get my license back does a judge have to sign off on the agreement?

How can i find out when an ignition interlock device can be removed and what steps are needed to get it removed in Massachusetts

I have a pending cultivation charge for 3 plants, i have since obtained my medical marijuana recommendation. What happens now?

MA: required to remove objects before taking brethalyzer ?

Three charges for theft over 250, jail time ?