Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts
Fight
Can I be arrested and prosecuted of a crime if I get into a fight with someone?
Asked on 2/05/06, 12:59 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
Martha Kovner
Law Offices of Martha J. Kovner
Re: Fight
You definitely can be prosecuted if you get into a fight with someone. If the other person went to the police and filed a complaint against you then the police can do an investigation and you could receive a summons for court for arraignment on the charges or notice of a clerk's hearing to see if the charges should be issued. If either happens, make sure you have an attorney with you. Martha Kovner
Answered on 2/05/06, 9:07 am
Joseph Murray
Joseph M. Murray, Esq.
Re: Fight
Yes, retain an attorney to represent you even if it is a clerk's hearing for a notice to show cause as to why a complaint should not issue against you. Good Luck!
Answered on 2/06/06, 7:25 pm