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The neighbors called it in. He’s been a good dad and never has there been any abuse before. I asked the cops not to press charges. Is there any way to get the charges lowered?
answered on Nov 22, 2016
Tough question to answer given the little information you provide... Feel free to give me a call and we can discuss in more detail.
Section 12 Menal health, defaulted on court hearing, hospital informed court of my inability to show, was arrested anyway, held with 1,000.00 bail or 60 days in jail. Why was I not allowed to show legal evedince or speak.. ???
answered on Feb 16, 2011
By what you described, it sounds as if perhaps there is more information that might explain why you were held.
First off, once a Default Warrant is issued and you are stopped by the police, they have no choice by to arrest you.
To answer your question, generally yes, you are able to... View More 
answered on Feb 16, 2011
Generally, in order to be valid, the form and content of the affidavit accompanying the Search Warrant application must describe with particularity the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
Where the search warrant fails to accurately describe the persons date of birth... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2011
Generally, in order to be valid, the form and content of the affidavit accompanying the Search Warrant application must describe with particularity the place to be searched and the persons or things to be seized.
Where the search warrant fails to accurately describe the persons date of birth... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2011
There are very few and specific circumstances whereby someone can withdraw their plea - whether it was the next day or several years later for whatever reason.
When you went through the colloquy or change of plea, I imagine the Judge asked several and various different questions to make sure... View More
answered on Feb 3, 2011
Without knowing the circumstances and therefore unable to render an opinion as to whether you have a viable civil action, I might recommend just going to the Probation Department at the courthouse and asking them to correct the mistake. The situation may require that you ask the clerk's... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2010
Very simply, the rights of an 18 year old are the same as those of every other adult (except for alcohol)...The question is very broad, but if you'd like to narrow down the issue I'd be happy to be more concise for you...
answered on Dec 29, 2010
Restraining Orders are issued by the courts when there is a determination to believe that the order is necessary to protect the person from serious bodily injury and/or death...
They did have a no knock warrant but I never saw it and they found nothing but marijuana 1oz.
answered on Dec 29, 2010
As you probably know, the U.S. Constitution and the Massachusetts Declaration of Rights grants each citizen to be free from unlawful searches and seizures. If your apartment was searched by the police, you have very likely been under surveillance from the police department and may be charged with... View More
answered on Dec 29, 2010
The bail that is set for any criminal defendant can vary depending on a number of factors other than the person's criminal history, particularly the seriousness of the charges and the potential penalties the charge(s) carry; any aggravating factors (such as whether a weapon was used); and... View More
answered on Dec 30, 2010
Typically random drug and/or alcohol testing is imposed in the Terms and Conditions of Probation where the person is charged with a Drug Crime or if drugs/alcohol was related the commission of the person committing the offense.
Typical charges where drug/alcohol testing might be imposed in... View More
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