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answered on Jul 21, 2018
I believe they're included in "dangerous weapon" with switch blades, nun-chucks etc.
Massachusetts 269 section 10(b).
answered on Jun 13, 2018
you will still be charged with shoplifting.
The good news is that the dollar amount for a felony very recently increased from -over $250.00 to $1200 or $1400.
Get a lawyer and stop providing them with evidence to use against you (example- the items you returned)
- the coach driving was at fault. Do we look into suing the school district?
answered on May 4, 2018
How you approach this depends on the injury. His insurance will likely cover your claim, though it may be a battle. I would need more information. Whether the school asks your coach to drive students or if he simply offers, would be an issue.
answered on May 4, 2018
No. Call a lawyer. That lawyer will speak to the police. If there is a warrant they will bring you in to the court.
You always look better in Street clothes without cuffs when your lawyer explains the circumstances.
The cases are open but no warrants. I cannot afford an attorney. If I go to court alone will I be arrested.
answered on May 3, 2018
Bring a lawyer. They WILL take you into custody if you don’t.
Find someone you’re comfortable with. Go when you’re ready.
Have some bail money set aside. Just in case.
during my first trial? I'm not a lawyer.
My open case was for two shoplifting, one was dismissed one was cwaf until august.
answered on Mar 31, 2018
CWOF
You should get a lawyer right away.
Be proactive. On the old case and the new one. You don’t want to lose that CWOF and don’t have to, though you may have to fight a lot harder on the second case to make it go away because of your history (prior similar case)
answered on Mar 30, 2018
Yes, win or lose you get bail back. . . . unless,
They skip out and don't come to court again.
They pick up a new case and the court moves to revoke and forfeit the bail.
Keep your bail slip and your fingers crossed. It makes our job easier, defending the case that is,... View More 
when you call 911 because your friend overdoses, and police and paramedic's arrive. After victim is conscious and in route to hospital do the police have the right to search your room and seize items that are not drug related and that where not visible? (Hamper,under mattress, in drawers, in a... View More
answered on Mar 19, 2018
I’m assuming they found something and charged you or your friend, with a crime. If so, as the other lawyer said, they may not have had any business in your business. If not, as annoying as it is, I’d drop it.
I am a victim, not a defendant.
answered on Mar 14, 2018
Just show up to all court hearings. Come early. That’s the best way to keep bail down.
They can’t prosecute you for the same incident in two different courts, so eventually they will pick one, the one where the state’s case is strongest.
Cops gave my girlfriend a search warrant the box is checked off that they could not enter the premises at night time the cop still entered at 9 p.m. is that a mistake can I get the case thrown out
answered on Mar 7, 2018
Doubtful but I, or another attorney would have to see the warrant. Usually a warrant is a warrant and they simply need to enter the target area within a certain amount of time.
I'm on probation
answered on Feb 19, 2018
It really depends on your probation officer and more importantly, the terms of your probation. If it is a condition of your probation that you remain drug and alcohol free, you better stay clean. They can order that you don't drink, even though drinking is legal. They can do the same with... View More
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