I divorced my abusive husband of 23 years in 1994. At the time he wasn't working so I did not ask for alimony is it too late for

I can't speak for Massachusetts law specifically, but many states consider alimony to be a means to help an economically dependent spouse re-adjust...

Am I guilty of a crime if I live with someone with a misdemeanor warrant from another state?

No, there is no crime inherent in living with someone who has a warrant.

Can someone press charges by saying i took her medications

The District Attorney's office presses charges, not individuals. She may file a police report and what the DA does post-this report is a matter of...

Should I seek a modification in custody?

Sounds like you have a good argument for modifying custody. Hire a family attorney immediately to protect your children and effectuate any...

I live in MD and received a CA speeding ticket (81 in a 65) with a $367 fine. What should I do? Is there reciprocity?

I assume you mean, "will it affect me if I don't pay?" First of all, no lawyer would advise you not to resolve something that you have a legal...

Criminal Defense Internship

I'm not familiar with any rule against private firms having unpaid interns who are seeking college credit, but Washington state may have specific...

Probably not. Spousal privilege itself has been done away with in several jurisdictions and in the jurisdictions that retain the privilege, it does...

I was arrested for shoplifting. But I am not guilty. Can I plead not guilty on my own and win?

Yes, you have the absolute right to enter a plea of not guilty and defend yourself. Practically speaking however, you are very unlikely to win...

Is $210,000 bail excessive for a first offense possession of controlled substance charge?

Where the CDS was found is of no consequence to bail determinations. That being said, $210,000 may be excessive. It would depend on numerous...

I got caught shoplifting from Walmart. Less than $25 worth of stuff

I agree completely with Mr. Legrande. Stop paying it. Civil demand letters are nonsense.