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Unfortunately I am a drug user to put it bluntly, tonight my boyfriend and I were surrounded after meeting someone and they found nothing and we went home. Now, they have undercover posted near our house watching us. Can they legally raid us or do anything. Isn’t this harassment because we... View More 
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answered on Dec 4, 2020
Hello,
They can't just raid your home. They would have to obtain a search warrant before they can do anything. In order for a judge to sign off on it, the police must submit an affidavit stating why they believe contraband will be found on your home.
I wish you well and if you... View More
i.e. She says we could not buy fireworks once and I leapt at her and punched her in the face. I have no police records at all, not even speeding. She has no medical records. My kids (all of them!) could testify that this is false and that I have nowhere near that kind of temperament. She has a... View More
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answered on Nov 5, 2020
Hello,
I'm sorry to hear about the restraining order issue. At this point, you can ask the judge to terminate or modify the order. If you have an adult child, as you do, it is best to see if he/she is willing to testify. It's important to have an attorney present to advocate on... View More
the person who called is an alcoholic and was in bed not knowing anything and just assumed the worse mean While the person i was arguing with was off her medication and not her normal self and I had left to De-escalate and came back the next day to collect my belongings to then find out and my... View More
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answered on Nov 1, 2020
If you've been found indigent, the court will provide you with an attorney. Massachusetts has some great court appointed lawyers. If you can afford private counsel, you can go that route. It sounds like your case is still in the pretrial stage. It's important that you communicate with... View More
Grandson arrested for Tagging in Brighton MA. Sentanced to 18m or Community Service. He was strung out on drugs we sent him to Recovery America for help. They sent him to Calif. He is two years sober and wants to clear things and get new start. He is still in Calif. What can we do?
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answered on May 15, 2018
Hello,
First let me command him for getting sober and maintaining it. In order to remove a default warrant, he would need to physically be here and go to court to remove it. If he's able to show that he attended a program and is maintaining his sobriety, it is unlikely that the court... View More
I was driving last night and someone was in front of me on my college campus. The street is divided by a single solid line. The person infront of me was brake checking. So I tried to go around them and then they sped up. So I went back in my lane. Well campus police saw that I was trying to pass... View More
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answered on Jan 27, 2018
You will be summonsed to appear in court. Hopefully it will be for a clerk magistrates hearing. If it is, then with the assistance of an attorney, you may be able to have the case dismissed before. A clerk magistrates hearing will determine if there is probable cause to charge you with a crime.... View More
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answered on Nov 18, 2017
Were there any other witnesses? You can also testify that this never happened. Consult with an experienced criminal defense attorney.
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answered on Nov 6, 2017
Good afternoon,
Thank you for reaching out to me and I am happy to assist you. If you are a permanent resident, you call file for an adjustment of status for your wife. Please consult with an immigration attorney before you do.
Ismail Mohammed
The cops were called
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answered on Sep 5, 2017
Hello,
You will be formally charged with assault and battery on a family member. If you don't have a record, you should be released on personal. Plus, don't make admissions online.
I was accused by ex boyfriend of threatening him because he had filed for a no harassment order against my spouse.. which I knew nothing about. I had made a phone call about our shared daughter and was in turn threatened and told him I was going to the police. he beat me to it. However, I had... View More
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answered on Aug 24, 2017
Hello,
A debenetto motion is usually filed later on the case, where there is no probable cause for a criminal charge. Your case is probably a triable issue for a jury to decide.
Ismail Mohammed
On October 18th, 2013 I failed to appear in court in Worcester county for a small possession charge (less than .2 grams. I was smoking a joint the summer of 2013 when I was stopped by officers who confiscated a small joint roach (the end of the joint) and arrested me on the spot. I failed to appear... View More
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answered on Aug 15, 2017
Good afternoon,
If the possession is for under an ounce of marijuana, the case should be dismissed. I would suggest you call an attorney in Massachusetts. You will have to appear in court to get the default removed and hopefully have the case dismissed the same day. You will not be able... View More
just cover alcohol consumption?
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answered on Jul 10, 2017
You can be charged with an OUI drugs for smoking marijuana. The officer should have had a drug recognition expert conduct some tests to determine if you were under the influence. Speak with a criminal defense attorney.
A drug Warent was issued for 64
Now I turned 64 a and 64 b into one apartment. (They didn't know that)
But legally at city hall it's still listed as 64 a and 64 b ( two apartments)
do the police have a right to raid 64b and 64a???
Ir does the warrant have... View More
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answered on Jul 1, 2017
Your attorney should look at the warrant. If it's defective because of the address issue then there might be a motion to dismiss or suppress.
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answered on Jun 20, 2017
You have every right not to answer that specific question. That can be an incriminating statement that the police can use against you. You also do not have to take the field sobriety test or the breathalyzer.
If he hit my phone out of my hand and it hit my stomach and im pregnant it was an accident can they drop the charges if i tell the DA that it was a accident and he didn't intentionally try to hurt me or the baby?
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answered on Jun 6, 2017
You are allowed to speak to his attorney before.
Is this legal!? How can they do this!
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answered on May 8, 2017
Typically a new complaint will not issue unless they said they would continue the case for x amount of months with the condition that you do not violate those conditions. Speak with an attorney so they can find out what happened.
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answered on May 8, 2017
Were you charged with an OUI drugs? If so, there are certain steps to the police need to take in order to charge you with OUI or get a conviction.
My wife has recently obtained her citizenship through Naturalization. She is an active duty (Reserve but on active duty status since she is in a-school now). We have been married over 5 years and we both obtained our green cards 2 years ago. Now that she is a citizen and a military member, Am I... View More
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answered on May 8, 2017
Hello,
If your wife is a U.S. Citizen, you can become a permanent resident through her. If you already received your permanent residency five years ago, you are eligible to be become a citizen. Please speak with an experienced attorney.
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