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Speeding ticket on Rt 2 west. | 3 | 28 weeks 2 days ago by RedBarron4 |
1 day 21 hours ago by jody343 |
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Armed robbery in Massachusetts | 1 | 1 week 16 hours ago by Anonymous |
1 week 14 hours ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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Can I be forced to testify against my spouse (spousal immunity)? | 1 | 2 weeks 1 day ago by Qgirl |
2 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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DUI out of state | 2 | 3 weeks 3 days ago by cowman6983 |
3 weeks 3 days ago by cowman6983 |
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Right to a speedy trial - OUI | 2 | 3 weeks 4 days ago by er1177 |
3 weeks 4 days ago by rmvlawyer |
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Disorderly / Public Drinking 272-53 | 0 | 3 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
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Can I refuse to press charges? | 1 | 3 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
3 weeks 5 days ago by admin |
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Can you find out how many times your license plate been checked? | 3 | 1 year 7 weeks ago by Anonymous |
4 weeks 5 days ago by rmvlawyer |
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Shoplifting in MA first offense. | 2 | 11 weeks 5 days ago by Anonymous |
5 weeks 9 hours ago by driddle |
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Helping boyfriend deliver drugs | 3 | 6 weeks 16 hours ago by Anonymous |
5 weeks 1 day ago by driddle |
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Penalty for violating a license restriction | 1 | 5 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
5 weeks 1 day ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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Out on bail and revocation after OUI | 2 | 7 weeks 16 hours ago by NotLucky |
7 weeks 9 hours ago by admin |
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Illegal search under MA criminal law? | 3 | 8 weeks 2 days ago by Angryboy |
8 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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Early release from prison with GPS in MA | 1 | 9 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
9 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Speeding ticket ruled "under advisement" | 1 | 10 weeks 4 days ago by speeding ticket user |
10 weeks 3 days ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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Unwritten warnings | 2 | 11 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
11 weeks 1 day ago by rmvlawyer |
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Right Turn on Red WHere Prohibited - Signage Question | 1 | 12 weeks 5 days ago by derek |
12 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Law against cyberbullying or bullying in MA? | 2 | 1 year 12 weeks ago by Anonymous |
13 weeks 12 hours ago by kyleseamus1 |
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License Plate | 3 | 13 weeks 2 days ago by jdcronin |
13 weeks 2 days ago by jdcronin |
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Which driving violations result in surcharges or points on insurance? | 2 | 13 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
13 weeks 5 days ago by rmvlawyer.com |
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How can I use my property for bail? | 1 | 14 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
14 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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Dangerousness hearing on 5th offense OUI, held for 90 days? | 3 | 15 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
15 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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I heard that pepper spray was just made legal | 3 | 39 weeks 2 hours ago by ma-law |
15 weeks 5 days ago by parent |
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Motor Vehicle Theft | 0 | 16 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
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Ticket for failing to stop at crosswalk | 1 | 16 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
16 weeks 2 days ago by admin |
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Difference between felony and misdemeanor in Massachusetts? | 1 | 17 weeks 1 day ago by Knine |
17 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Is groping a crime in Massachusetts | 1 | 18 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
18 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Charged for gun possession in Massachusetts | 1 | 19 weeks 1 day ago by thindoug |
19 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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statutory rape in MA with same sex couple? | 1 | 20 weeks 1 day ago by Chimey |
20 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Judge in criminal law matter | 1 | 21 weeks 13 hours ago by Chirp |
21 weeks 13 hours ago by The Editor |
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MA school bus passing law apply to vans? | 1 | 22 weeks 17 hours ago by Anonymous |
22 weeks 17 hours ago by The Editor |
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Sexting in MA criminal charges? | 2 | 23 weeks 1 day ago by Boog94 |
23 weeks 1 day ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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Tax evasion in Massachusetts | 1 | 24 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
24 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Summons to Defendant for license violation | 2 | 25 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
24 weeks 3 days ago by Patrick Donovan Esq. |
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drugs or alcohol and rape in MA | 1 | 26 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
26 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Charged with $100 fine for possession of marijuana | 0 | 27 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
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Payment plan for criminal fines? | 1 | 28 weeks 6 days ago by Anonymous |
28 weeks 6 days ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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Can I move probation from Massachusetts to another state? | 1 | 29 weeks 2 days ago by Anonymous |
29 weeks 2 days ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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Clerk Magistrate hearing in Massachusetts | 2 | 30 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
30 weeks 1 day ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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Inaccurate information on my MA criminal record | 1 | 31 weeks 15 hours ago by CurlyT |
31 weeks 11 hours ago by The Editor |
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Daterape drugs or alcohol in Massachusetts | 1 | 32 weeks 15 hours ago by Anonymous |
32 weeks 10 hours ago by The Editor |
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remove a restraining order | 0 | 32 weeks 3 days ago by abvictim78 |
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Sex Offender associating with Child | 4 | 33 weeks 1 day ago by tbaker85 |
32 weeks 5 days ago by admin |
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Using high beams lights a traffic violation? | 2 | 34 weeks 1 day ago by Anonymous |
34 weeks 1 day ago by rmvlawyer.com |
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Assault and battery with a dangerous weapon | 2 | 35 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
35 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Questions about MA license points system | 1 | 36 weeks 2 days ago by nhdriver |
36 weeks 1 day ago by nhdriver |
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Unregistered vehicle, posession of ammunition, minor transportation of alcohol | 2 | 37 weeks 3 days ago by opivy587 |
37 weeks 1 day ago by opivy587 |
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Domestic Assault and Battery | 1 | 37 weeks 6 days ago by tooldude |
37 weeks 5 days ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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Concurrent Sentencing for open cases | 1 | 38 weeks 3 days ago by tooldude |
38 weeks 2 days ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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Looking for the exact laws about gns | 2 | 39 weeks 2 hours ago by ma-law |
38 weeks 5 days ago by ma-law |
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Removing electronic monitoring device (ankle bracelet) | 1 | 39 weeks 2 days ago by tooldude |
39 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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Massachusetts seat belt law | 2 | 40 weeks 3 days ago by Norris59 |
40 weeks 3 days ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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Massachusetts jury duty and penalty or fine for not showing up | 2 | 41 weeks 4 days ago by Whyme |
41 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Fines for criminal cases | 1 | 42 weeks 4 days ago by tooldude |
42 weeks 3 days ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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Split Sentence | 3 | 42 weeks 6 days ago by tooldude |
42 weeks 5 days ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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probation violations general question | 0 | 42 weeks 6 days ago by tooldude |
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clerk magistrates | 1 | 43 weeks 5 days ago by tooldude |
43 weeks 5 days ago by The Editor |
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Police right to detain? | 1 | 44 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
44 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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sentencing guidelines for mentally ill in MA? | 1 | 44 weeks 6 days ago by tooldude |
44 weeks 6 days ago by The Editor |
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Minor In Possession Alcohol-criminal record? | 2 | 46 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
46 weeks 10 hours ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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License suspension/ Warrant/ Probation | 1 | 47 weeks 4 days ago by coolbreezebb |
47 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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PENALTIES FOR REMOVING A CAR BOOT (DENVER BOOT) | 1 | 48 weeks 3 days ago by Anonymous |
48 weeks 2 days ago by The Editor |
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bail forfeiture hearing | 1 | 49 weeks 2 days ago by rcvluriehgaizk |
49 weeks 1 day ago by The Editor |
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Police Enforcement of Traffic Laws on Private Property | 1 | 49 weeks 4 days ago by Steve20A |
49 weeks 3 days ago by admin |
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Gun laws; sealed felony convictions | 1 | 50 weeks 3 days ago by parmigan |
50 weeks 3 days ago by The Editor |
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24D continued without finding | 1 | 50 weeks 4 days ago by Anonymous |
50 weeks 4 days ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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How long is arrest warrant valid in MA | 2 | 1 year 2 weeks ago by Peanut |
51 weeks 13 hours ago by Oliver Wendell ... |
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How does restitution work in MA criminal defense case? | 2 | 1 year 2 days ago by Dogger |
51 weeks 1 day ago by kevingaughenjr@... |
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Tinted car glass law in MA | 1 | 51 weeks 4 days ago by Lana79 |
51 weeks 4 days ago by The Editor |
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Getting information about MA sex offender registry | 1 | 1 year 1 week ago by Anonymous |
1 year 1 week ago by The Editor |
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Tasers or stun guns legal in MA? | 1 | 1 year 3 weeks ago by Firedog |
1 year 3 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Right turn or left turn on red light in MA | 1 | 1 year 4 weeks ago by JimGore |
1 year 4 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Are mace and pepper spray legal in MA? | 1 | 1 year 5 weeks ago by Kturner |
1 year 5 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Show cause or probable cause Hearings and subpoenas | 1 | 1 year 6 weeks ago by MA-Citizen |
1 year 6 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Stopped by police for no reason | 1 | 1 year 6 weeks ago by cheryl |
1 year 6 weeks ago by The Editor |
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What should I do if I'm arrested or stopped by the police? | 1 | 1 year 7 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 7 weeks ago by The Editor |
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License Plate covers and frames | 2 | 1 year 8 weeks ago by sabfan1217 |
1 year 8 weeks ago by sabfan1217 |
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Cutting into a Funeral Procession | 1 | 1 year 8 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 8 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Speeding ticket while driving in area with no signs | 1 | 1 year 9 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 9 weeks ago by The Editor |
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How do I appeal a speeding ticket in Massachusetts? | 1 | 1 year 9 weeks ago by Phonealot |
1 year 9 weeks ago by The Editor |
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MA marijuana law | 1 | 1 year 10 weeks ago by Dingle91 |
1 year 10 weeks ago by The Editor |
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New Massachusetts Pot (Marijuana) law and fines | 1 | 1 year 10 weeks ago by Dingle91 |
1 year 10 weeks ago by The Editor |
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I still am in possession of my MA license that hasnt expired yet but have a new license in another state. | 0 | 1 year 11 weeks ago by Anonymous |
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What should I do if I am pulled over by police after a drink? | 1 | 1 year 11 weeks ago by JJX |
1 year 11 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Minor in possession of alcohol charges in MA | 1 | 1 year 12 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 12 weeks ago by The Editor |
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MA criminal law and Attorney Client privilege | 1 | 1 year 13 weeks ago by Fakename |
1 year 13 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Change of Plea in DUI case | 1 | 1 year 15 weeks ago by 1Selkirk |
1 year 14 weeks ago by The Editor |
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If arrested should I agree to take a breathalyzer test? | 1 | 1 year 15 weeks ago by Gecko97 |
1 year 15 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Should I agree to take a field sobriety test? | 1 | 1 year 16 weeks ago by Gecko97 |
1 year 16 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Assault and Battery under MA criminal law? | 1 | 1 year 16 weeks ago by Charlesn |
1 year 16 weeks ago by The Editor |
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Convicted of Driving Under Influence after one drink? | 1 | 1 year 18 weeks ago by JeremyD |
1 year 17 weeks ago by The Editor |
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driving violations | 0 | 1 year 19 weeks ago by Bobs150 |
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Massachusetts 24D Program after OUI | 2 | 1 year 20 weeks ago by Wheaton |
1 year 19 weeks ago by rmvlawyer.com |
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License status After Suspension/Hardship license | 1 | 1 year 19 weeks ago by 4Truth |
1 year 19 weeks ago by rmvlawyer.com |
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Larceny by Check | 0 | 1 year 19 weeks ago by Lynick4442 |
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3rd Offense Noise Violation - On my record? Please help. | 0 | 1 year 19 weeks ago by reamie |
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Assault & Battery | 3 | 1 year 20 weeks ago by parrotfish |
1 year 20 weeks ago by The Editor |
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OUI dismissed, CTR license suspension appeal | 1 | 1 year 23 weeks ago by Anonymous |
1 year 22 weeks ago by rmvlawyer.com |
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Appealing license suspension with MA DUI | 2 | 1 year 24 weeks ago by Chimper |
1 year 22 weeks ago by rmvlawyer.com |
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double ticket | 0 | 1 year 24 weeks ago by joe12291 |
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