Once you are arraigned in court, the charge is on your record, for good. "Self defense" is a defense that you can assert at trial to attempt to be...

I had a problem with a mass state police officer do have any recourse against him or the state police.

You certainly have the right to file a complaint with the department if one of their officers mistreats you. You can informally ask to speak to the...

Can someone who has 18 be with someone who has 16?

In Massachusetts a person must be 16 or older to be legally able to consent to sex. Therefore, even if a person who is under 16 wants to have sex,...

All of the issues that you point to have nothing to do with your charge. The only thing that matters for the purpose of substantiating the charge...

Would I need representation?

Yes you should absolute have an attorney represent you. Anything you say at the Clerk's hearing could be used against you later if the Criminal...

If I wasn't seen driving and my breathalyzer is out of the case do I have a chance to fight?

Without the BT, your chances of success at trial rise greatly. Regarding operation, even a person's own admission is insufficient to prove this...

If this case was in Massachusetts it is highly unlikely that it was expunged. The criteria for rxpungement in Massachusetts is extremely narrow it...

You certainly can file a civil suit. However, whether or not you will be successful is the real issue. Sexual assault is a criminal offense. If...

Do I have to provide my SSN to request removal from a background check website?

You have no legal obligation to provide your social security number. Attorney Kuzma has provided a link that is a good source of information that...

Do I need a lawyer when charged with assault with deadly weapon

The saying goes that "a person who represents him or herself in criminal court, including an attorney, has a fool for a client." There are far too...