Generally, no. Your son's lawyer should do all of the talking unless he or she determines that your input is in the best interest oh his or her...

Will I get sent to jail for missing an OUI 1st random court ordered screening? I have been taking them for 6 months passing all.

You said your trial is in two months. I assume you have an attorney that is preparing for your trial. My advice is to contact your lawyer as soon...

Should I have an attorney present for a summons to appear in front of a magistrate for an assault and battery complaint?

Yes. Hiring an attorney will increase your chances of convincing a clerk magistrate that there is no probable cause to issue a criminal complaint...

Who do I contact if I suspect someone is using drugs?

Call her family members or her friends so that they can encourage her to get the type of substance abuse treatment that she needs. Addiction is...

Contacted by local police for "interview" what does this mean?

Do not speak to the police. "Interviewing" with the police may give them enough evidence to have you charged with a crime. They may ask you...

I made a false statement about my dad hitting me because i was mad

Consult with a lawyer. Filing a false police report is a crime in Massachusetts. However, you have a 5th Amendment right not to incriminate...

Based on your statement, it sounds like you gave your friend permission to drive your car by giving him the keys and that you mistakenly believed...

Probation violations

Check to see if the new condition was added to the form you signed when you were placed on probation (or after you were placed back on probation)...

I was temporarily detained and frisked by a police officer recently. Is there be an incident report?

Generally, police officers do not write incident reports for a "stop and frisk."

The answer is, "No." At the arraignment the court will enter a plea of not guilty on your behalf. A drunk driving charge carries a potential jail...