Yes charges could get pressed as your mother could notify the police and the other person could get charged with endangering the welfare of a...

Can my brother go to jail?

Yes your brother could go to jail although it is not that likely if he is a first time offender but none the less possible. I suggest you hire a...

I am us citizen and I have pending case hearing may 9th can I travel internationally before my court date . Thanks

We would need to know a lot more information about your case before we could give you any advise and remember AVVO is not a legal service provider,...

Will a petty disorderly in a municipality go to trial with a jury or is it soley the Judge and his decision.

No jury since you can't be sentenced to more than 180 days in jail as required by federal law. Yes judges never like a trial as it eats their time...

First It is very rare to dismiss a charge based on motion even for a lawyer. Second unfortunately most cases in criminal and civil court are one...

You need to call the court and ask the court administrator. If the ticket pops up online and you got the ticket it means you need to answer the...

What the $%^! is going on with the Somerville police?

Unfortunately a police officer is allowed to lookup your plates anytime in fact they have a specific device in the car to do this. No probable...

Prosecutor never returns calls and still has not send discovery?

The answer depends on the type of case and the facts of your case. For example on some drug cases sometimes I file a motion in 90 days, other...

In municipal court what is the earlierst we can request discovery?

You can request the discovery even the day you are charged, but you need to do it in writing and you better be prepared to file a motion if your...

Hello. Is it possible to request a probable cause hearing for municicpal court or will that piss that make things worse?

Never waste a judges time but if good cause exists it is the smart thing to do. I suggest hiring a lawyer. If you want a chance of winning it.