Please help I was arrested last night 6.22.12 on larceny over $250...

The court hearing you will be attending is called arraignment. At that time, the charges will be read and you will plead 'not guilty.'. You will...

How serious are charges dating from 1987 for receiving a stolen motor vehicle and from 1997 for stealing a vehicle in MA?

The chance that the evidence is preserved or that the witnesses are available for either of these charges is slim. The SOL is 6 years for theft,...

I shoplifted at 17, does this go on my record?

Good news: You do not have a criminal record. It's good that you are checking and that you are concerned. To get a criminal record you would...

How long do i have to wait for my CORI to be cleared of a dismissed case?

You can prepare a petition by mail to have this charge sealed. There is nothing that takes effect automatically. You can find all the information...

Can an attorney get proof you were caught shoplifting if there was no arrest?

If you know, you can ask the store, but the store is not obligated to report any incident that they handled internally.

Don't post details here...your admission could be used against you. Don't go to any hearing without a lawyer. Don't admit anything to police if...

Should I pay the fine?

If they coerced you into an admission, why would you trust that they woul not file a police report? You essentially have admitted to committing...

How should I approach an Application for Criminal Complaint in MAss?

If you were forced out of a premises, how did she have access to all of your property with a value of $20k for long enough to sell and/or dispose...

It is not unusual for a 51A investigation to take time, especially if the allegations are difficult to prove or are serious but there is no threat...

Threatened and physically approached by another tenant who had a knife

Did the police arrest the tenant? Did the tenant approach and threaten you with the knife? Your statement is unclar. You can contact the police...