Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

hearings

I am to appear in court for a hearing, to defend my name and good character against allegations of larceny from a former friend. The entire affair is absurd and ludicrous, and there isn't a shred of truth nor any merit whatsoever to the person's claims of larceny. What should I expect at the hearing, and should I bring witnesses along to vouch for my good moral character?


Asked on 3/10/03, 6:31 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
henry lebensbaum Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)

Re: hearings

Your analysis is completely off based. The issue is a legal issue. You should appear at the hearing with an attorney, who will advise you of your options. This sounds like a clerk's hearing. This is a very critical stage in the criminal process. Your view of the situation, and the options generated, can only lead you into the wrong initial direction.

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Answered on 3/10/03, 9:06 pm
Daniel Gindes Law Office of Daniel Gindes

Re: hearings

Assuming that you mean that you have received a notice to attend a clerk's hearing, you do not need witnesses, and you really should have an attorney with you to defend you. Doing this by yourself could jeopardize the rest of the case, regardless of how outrageous the allegations against you are.

Given what you have said, I cannot emphasize enough that, as smarter men than me have said, "he who represents himself has a fool for a client."

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Answered on 3/11/03, 10:22 am


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