What is a plea deal? When someone wants to admit to some wrongdoing of a criminal act they enter a plea. A plea simply means you want to make a deal. In its simplest form, when someone wants to enter a plea, they fill out a form called a tender of pl…
What is a pre-trial conference? A pre-trial conference in criminal court is the first scheduled date for every criminal case after the arraignment date. Sometimes people confuse the pre-trial conference date with the actual trial date, but the two ar…
G.L. c. 279, § 6B — How Massachusetts Courts Consider Parental Responsibilities at Sentencing When a parent or primary caretaker faces sentencing, the consequences of incarceration extend far beyond the defendant. Children can lose their primary s…
What is expungement? Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 276, Sections 100E to 100U allows people who meet certain conditions to expunge, or wipe clean, a criminal charge from their record. Examples of ways you can expunge your record include if law e…
Questions about immigration status can arise in criminal cases in several different settings: during police encounters, at booking, in the courtroom when witnesses are examined, and in discussions about collateral consequences...
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Immunity, Intervening Acts, and Lessons for Criminal Defense In 2019, Navy SEAL Chief Edward “Eddie” Gallagher stood trial by court-martial on charges that included premeditated murder, attempted murder, and obstruction of justice arising from ev…
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How should I dress for court? In this post we will discuss the topic of how to dress when going into court. As a disclaimer, what we have to say are recommendations on how to dress. In the end, the decision of how you wish to physically present yours…
When a person is sentenced to a term of incarceration in Massachusetts, the length of time actually served is often shorter than the maximum term imposed by the court...
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This post will discuss recent changes to Massachusetts law on four legal issues: Parent testimonial disqualification Drug rehabilitation Sentencing of a primary caretaker of a dependent child Criminal Justice Reform Many parents will ask: Can they ma…
