In MA, stautory rape is with a person under 16 years of age. So an adult and a 17 year old is not illegal based on age.

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My boyfriends charged with stealing my debit card, i let him use it. can i drop charges with an affidavit? i cant get to court.

Your boyfriend's best chance of having the charges dropped is to have his attorney work with you and the DA to communicate your desire to drop the...

Hi can you tell me how long does it take for a domestic violence record to clear from a persons record?

It is not a simple answer. If the charges were "dropped" prior to Arraignment, which is doubtful, there would be no record to begin with. However,...

My boyfriend and I got charged with assault and battery

It is unclear from your question whether or not your brother was charged. You mention that it was the police who took the complaint, which sounds...

What is the age of consent in the state of Massachusetts

The age of consent in MA is 16, therefore sex with anyone under the age of 16 is rape. Prior to the age of 16, it is impossible, in the eyes of the...

Can a 209a that was not extended be sealed from your record?

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You should be able to seal your record by this point in time. MA has no provision to actually remove or "expunge" the charge, but you can have the...

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Your daughter is fortunate to have a parent who cares enough to help her and who has the wherewithall to know what to do. The very best thing that...

My girlfriend was injured and has a fractured wrist ,nose,and sprained neck from a faulty deck we called a lawyer

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Warrant issue.

If your son will agree to go into an in-patient program, this can be done without the Section 35 through his probation officer. If he is unwilling,...