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An adult woman came to our home and threatened to have my 9 year old daughter beat up. My 16 year old responded by saying not to send anyone to our house anymore or she will shoot her. .I want to report the adult because she wont leave our family alone but I dont want my daughter to be arrested.
answered on Jul 26, 2017
It depends on the specific facts of the interaction. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More 
answered on Jul 18, 2017
No. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website,... View More
answered on Jul 12, 2017
This is too vague to answer. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on... View More
answered on Jul 8, 2017
That might be considered a weapon, and carrying it may result in criminal charges. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
In the state of Massachusetts its illegal to sell alcohol after 11pm in stores. If there was a company that sells and delivers candles 24 hours a day, can the company give free alcohol as a gift to the buyer after 11pm? Technically it's legal but I wanted to know what problems this company... View More
answered on Jul 6, 2017
I strongly recommend that you contact the Commonwealth's Alcoholic Beverages Control Commission, which will almost certainly have a position on this. As a practical matter, Massachusetts law prohibits any unlicensed sale, storage, transportation, importing, exporting, and manufacturing with... View More
Are there only vague laws or are there definitive laws that exist?
answered on Jul 2, 2017
Where are you recording this? Where is the sign? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney such as myself. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media... View More
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.
My son was in nh and ran out of gas. A police officer happened by, smelled marijuana, and found 3 grams in the car. Paperwork said to write to court which my son did not read. He is scheduled to soar July 11. He is rightfully scared.
answered on Jun 28, 2017
He may need to hire a NH attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any Attorney-Client relationship.
I am up against a person using the harassment prevention 258E as means of retaliation. Not respecting the court by doing so, using the fabricated affidavitts as a way to obtain such order. Do you have any case law for me to reference? Please
answered on Jun 20, 2017
Go to the local law library for help. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law... View More
answered on Jun 15, 2017
How did they find out that she had a knife. What kind of knife? What's the specific charge? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors,... View More
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?
answered on Jun 5, 2017
The DA decides whether to file or move to dismiss charges, not the victim. The victim can testify as to the facts. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
answered on May 26, 2017
He might. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications on my law practice website,... View More
answered on May 22, 2017
He may face a misdemeanor or felony, depending on the facts. The sentence depends on the crime and past convictions. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my... View More
answered on May 9, 2017
What do you mean "blew some leaves"? More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications... View More
My friend went before a magistrate today to defend herself (with a lawyer she paid for) in a harassment / assault charge and the magistrate said it could go 50/50 and couldn't make up his mind so he left the decision up to the cop who was in the courtroom reading the original police report... View More
answered on May 9, 2017
Have a lawyer review the facts to see if there's a basis for appeal.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/criminal-defense-lawyer/criminal-defense-law/
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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.
answered on May 8, 2017
This would have to be done by Court Order generally. In discovery, criminal history can be requested of the party involved.
She continually calls the tip line, lies on affidavits, has left threatening voicemails and text, put personal information on social media. She even called housing on a neighbor as well as DCF with false accusations. We tried getting a P.H.O and were told we didn't have enough. She also... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2017
You can call the police re: the noise disturbance and threats. If there are lies that qualify as slander/ libel, you may be able to sue for that. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can... View More
answered on Apr 27, 2017
You always have the right. The police must advise you of your rights prior to a custodial interrogation.
See: http://www.aeesq.com/criminal-defense-lawyer/criminal-defense-law/
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answered on Apr 22, 2017
You can sue in court for invasion of privacy. More details are necessary to provide a professional analysis of your issue. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. You can read more about me, my credentials, awards, honors, testimonials, and media appearances/ publications... View More
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