What is road racing? Road racing is illegal in Massachusetts. General Laws Chapter 90, Section 24(2)(a) states that it is unlawful to operate a motor vehicle on a bet or wager in a race or to speed to set a record. A defendant is “road racing&#…
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What is registering bets? To register bets legally means: Keeping a place for registering Keeping a place for buying or selling pools Being present AND involved in registering Being present AND involved in buying or selling pools What is the law on r…
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Is it illegal to intimidate a witness? Yes. A person who is threatens, attempts to physically harm, or harasses a witness can be charged with Witness Intimidation under M.G.L. c. 268, § 13B. Conviction could result in 10 years imprisonment or a fine…
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What is a civil rights violation? Under Commonwealth law, a defendant can be charged with a civil rights violation a when he or she violates the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act. This law states: “No person…shall by force or threat of force, willfu…
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Are fireworks illegal in Massachusetts? Yes, they are. If you have fireworks in Massachusetts be advised that under M.G.L. c. 148, § 39 a person who possesses or sets them off in the state can be punished. Any item with a combustive or explosive com…
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What is an inference? A permissible deduction accepted as believable is an inference. In other words, inferences are little steps in reasoning in which a person takes some known information, applies his or her experience in life to it, and then draws…
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What is knowledge in criminal law? A perception of the facts required for a crime is knowledge in criminal law. It is the burden of the Commonwealth to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that at the time of the offense the defendant knew something. This…
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What does it mean to operate after suspension or revocation? Under Massachusetts law, to operate a motor vehicle after suspension or revocation is a crime. The offense is “operating after suspension or revocation of license.” What does the govern…
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What does the law say on shoplifting? Massachusetts law states: “Any person who intentionally takes possession of, carries away, transfers or causes to be carried away or transferred any merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered for sale by a…
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What is indecent exposure? Public nudity can be a crime in Massachusetts, usually punished under the Indecent Exposure statute, M.G.L. c. 272, § 53. Indecent Exposure is the intentional exposure of a person’s genitals to another in an offensive ma…
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