I got charged for shoplifting in April. The total value of the items was about $30 and I was fined $300.

Typically two things happen when someone is caught or accused of Shoplifting. There is the Criminal offense that is brought by the police and the...

Do i have to be present in front of judge when getting an extension on my restrainging order and the defendent is there

To have your Restraining Order extended you do have to appear in front of the judge. This must be done in open court unfortunately. It appears from...

Someone who isn't me was charged with possession of 7 grams of marijuana with intent to distribute, in MA. Best case scenario?

The best case scenario is to have the charge converted to the civil simple possession and dismissed upon payment of a fine.That would be my goal if...

If a Mass. Application for Criminal Complaint cites the wrong section of the law, is that by itself grounds for dismissal?

The citation may or may not be incorrect. However, even if it is, there is nothing to prevent the police from tearing up the original application...

Can a felony charge be reduced to a misdemeanor in mass?

It is possible for charges to be amended down. This is not something that a judge can do unless it is determined that you were overcharged on error...

I have been with a lawyer since November 30,2010 for an auto accident with NO results just the run around...

You can switch lawyers if you are unsatisfied with their representation. However, before you do so, you really should try whatever you can to work...

Can a Drug field test be done months later?

As you have seen, the police can do all sorts of things. The question is, can what they do be used against you at trial? It is up to your lawyer to...

It would certainly enhance your chances if you had some compelling reason for the request. A marriage, a child, job opportunity, etc., These are...

I was driving my vehicle with a passanger who I unknowingly had small amnt drugs on her.

It sounds as if the police took the word of the woman and you that you had no knowledge of the drugs. There is no law that says the police can no...

What do I do about my situation?

What you get out of a Restraining Order is protection of law enforcement if a person who the court deems posed the imminent threat of bodily harm...