Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

A question

A friend of mine was pulled over in

MASS on Friday 4/17/09. She was

on the highway and a cop was

standing in the middle of the

highway pointing. She was not sure

what to do so she kept going he

chased her and she stopped. He

threatened to lock her up for 60

days. Anyway, he gave her a criminal

citation for failure to stop and going

80 MPH!! She must appear in court

within 4 days to set a court date.

Now does she need a lawyer is this

anything serious? What does she do

when she goes to appear on Monday?


Asked on 4/18/09, 10:44 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Gregory Casale Gregory Casale Attorney At Law

Re: A question

Failure to stop for a Police Officer is a criminal charge and she should hire an attorney to represent her. In my opinion, any criminal charge is serious since to appears on your record (CORI) for life.

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Answered on 4/19/09, 11:12 am
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: A question

At a minimum, she should consult a criminal defense attorney.

If you would like, have her contact me.

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Answered on 4/18/09, 10:49 am


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