This is about more than 'trouble'. You are asking the question which is smart, but you probably already know the answer you are getting. You can get into all kinds of trouble you can't even imagine.

It is legal to 'date' so long as her parents are all on board... View More

This certainly doesnt sound usual, but the discrepancy is between your understanding and what is recorded in the court documents. It is possible that a pleas to the lesser charges of B & E was offered and asentence agreed upon, and the day the day the plea would go before the Court the case was... View More

No- you can report her as underage to the host of the online dating place though, and count yourself lucky you didnt send any photos or receive any or try to hook up.Often police pose as young adults trying to catch pedophiles and people looking for nude photos. Walk away- after reporting her... View More

Under GL ch. 266 Sec 16. it is either a 20 year max for a felony, or 6 mos max for a misdemeanor (16A)

"Whoever, in the night time, breaks and enters a building, ship, vessel or vehicle, with intent to commit a felony, or who attempts to or does break, burn, blow up or otherwise... View More

Maybe- it all depends on a number of factors. For example, if the item was shared, probably not. If you used her biographical data to access, or hacked by guessing a password, possibly. There are a number of different laws that guard privacy, prohibit use of biographical data, or encompass... View More

It is possible you may still be assessed SDIP points, but certainly not as many. Whether you receive any points depends on your prior driving record. No surcharge points are assigned to the first minor, non-criminal traffic law violation in the operator's policy experience period usually. A... View More

Yes. If you are asking whether a warning issued to you is tracked, it is. It doesnt get you SDIP points or consequences, but if you get too many you will likely get an invitation from the RMV to attend a recidivist driving education program most likely. I have never heard of this happening to... View More

Whether the case gets dismissed or not largely depends on the evidence, not just on whether you testify or not. There are many factors such as if/who made the 911 call. The 911 call may be admissible under certain circumstances, based on case law. Did the police enter the home and take pictures... View More

You can always report a crime to the police, but reporting that she abuses drugs may not get you to far. If she is a danger to her self or others you may be able to apply for a 'section to have her involuntarily committed to a mental health facility.

I would be able to handle your matter lower cost most likely. However, my coaching may also be affordable if you are able to speak in court on your own. The harassment protection orders require you to have three separate events in order to obtain. Those events would need to be discussed to... View More

You are in a tricky spot to navigate as there are so many ways to go and so many pitfalls too. Have you contacted the police about the cyber-bullying? If they are in the same school, have you notified the school so they can intervene on the bullying as well? As for the harassment, if they were... View More

That might depend on the kind of firearm. A lawfully authorised user will be required to have an FID ( Firearms Identification Card) card at a minimum, or a LTC ( License to Carry).

For example: Residents must have an FID in order to purchase, possess, or transport a rifle or shotgun that... View More

A criminal Complaint application means that they will schedule it for an arraignment if she is charged with a felony, or a show cause or clerk's hearing if it is a misdemeanor. Most likely she will get to a clerk's hearing however you ahd the right to also request one if you read the back... View More

Yes- if the fake ID purports to be any kind of a MA drivers license or MA ID then there is a charge of 'counterfeiting a registry document' or some -such that is actually a 10-year felony. DOn't panic, it is usually managed with a small fine. That statute also carries a license loss... View More

You need to get back in contact with probation as soon as possible. You may be in violation for loss of contact, but if they havent contacted you at all that is a factor. However, it is your duty to report in if they have told you to do so. Get in to them before they issue a Violation notice to... View More

No- don't pay it.It seems possible you may get by without a criminal prosecution. Some stores have a 'take no prisoners' approach to prosecuting theft but I doubt you will be charged at all.

If they charge, it is a misdemeanor shoplifting.IF they charged, you would get a... View More

The Judge sent it to the District Attorney because all Motions must allow for hearing from both sides. In addition, if the DA's office wanted to agree it simplifies the hearing and the Judges allocation of time. If they object, then the judge knows they have to schedule an adversarial hearing... View More

No-you cannot remove a child from his parent in Massachusetts without permission of the Court thathas jurisdiction on your case. You will need to file a Modification, as you were told, but the proceeding will address the removal. The Court has many factos it will consider in determining if you can... View More

Maybe- that depends on your prior criminal history, your ability to make restitution/pay back the money, and whether it is a misdemeanor or a felony. It may also matter if you are in a rural Court in MA or a busier court in greater Boston, Worcester, Springfield etc. If it is a very 1st offense... View More

This could go a few ways. You may be charged with either shoplifiting or larceny, depending on the value of what you took and returned. You may get a notice to appear for a hearing before a clerk-magistrate and have the opportunity to shape the charge or have it resolved there. OR you may get a... View More