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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… Read More

Can the court ask me about my immigration status? It depends. In a recent case the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court reviewed an appeal on this issue: Defendant claimed he was denied his constitutional right to confront witnesses Defendant claimed… Read More

What happened to NAVY SEAL Edward Gallagher? Prosecutors of former special operations chief Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher did not expect Corey Scott to admit to killing a wounded Islamic State insurgent. The government gave Cory Scott immunity if he tes… Read More

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… Read More

How do the police prove I was in possession of drugs? How does the law define possession? We all know that there are charges of possessing a handgun, or possessing an illegal drug. Sometimes, it’s obvious, for example when the person has a gun… Read More

What is earned good time? People held in jail get credit for the days held in jail waiting to make a plea. When that person is held on money bail for a case they get credit for the days they are waiting. If they waited 90 days in jail for their trial… Read More

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… Read More

What is restorative justice? Restorative justice is a voluntary process by which offenders collectively identify and address obligations resulting from an offense. So, under the system, the offender accepts responsibility for his or her actions. The… Read More