How do I seal a record in MA without a lawyer? The case was dismissed with pre-trial probation?

I'm sorry to tell you that you cannot seal your record until your probation is finished. Once the charge is dismissed (upon successfully...

I'm trying to renew my license, but found that I have some un-paid parking tickets from 5 years ago. Is it too late to appeal?

That ship has sailed. Appeal them on what basis? That you can't remember getting them? Who remembers their parking tickets from five years ago? ...

You do not need a lawyer to seal anything that is more than 5 years old. You can complete the petition yourself and mail it in. As to things that...

My record is now sealed and I was wondering who can see it?

If anyone asks about your record, because they obtained and reviewed it, they have to provide you a copy of it and give you a chance to explain. ...

Can i take a blood drug test at a clinic without my parents present? im 17 years old.

You may go to take a blood test without their consent--the only issue is who will be financially responsible. So long as you have the funds and...

I got caught at macy for shoplifting. and i did nt sign any paper and got letter for paying $500 fine. Should i pay it or not?

Were you also notified that you would be summonsed to court? Usually I find that Macy's calls the police and files a criminal complaint. If you...

Possession/Intent To Distribute Class D in Massachusetts

The violation constitutes a new "incident" as does the new charges. She basically now has three problems instead of just two. As tot he...

I was caught stealing for larceny over 250...

This is assault. The LP is not a police officer. It does not change what you did, though. You need a criminal defense attorney and so does your...

If your on probation for a felony with suspended sentence

Please speak with your attorney. You are obviously distressed. The judge is not required to impose the sentence, and will strongly consider the...

Being proactive would have been your best defense--you should have gone to court and asked that your case be brought forward so that you could...