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Alibi Defense

July 17th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
This post will answer some frequently asked questions on the legal defense of alibi. What is alibi evidence? Testimony suggesting that the defendant was not present at the place and time when the offense charged in the complaint is alleged to have oc… Read More
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Tags: Acquitted., Alibi, Notice of Alibi, Time and Place

Breaking and Entering

July 16th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
According to M.G.L. c. 266, § 16 a person who breaks and enters into a building, ship, vessel, or vehicle with the intent to commit a felony can be punished. Violation of this statute carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in state prison. This post… Read More
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Tags: Breaking and Entering, Building, Daytime, Felony, Misdemeanor, Nighttime

Vandalism

July 13th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is vandalism? Vandalism is the crime, punishable under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 266, Section 126A, of intentionally painting, marking, or injuring the property of another in a willfully malicious or wanton manner. This post will answer… Read More
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Tags: Consequences, General Intent, Maliciously, Reckless Conduct, Specific Intent, Vandalism, Wanton Conduct

Drug Paraphernalia

July 12th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
This post will answer some frequently asked questions about the crime of drug paraphernalia. What does the law say on selling or possessing drug paraphernalia? According to Massachusetts law: “No person shall sell or possess with intent to sell…d… Read More
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Tags: Drug Paraphernalia, Needles, Possession with Intent, Syringes

Assault and Battery on a Police Officer or Public Employee

July 12th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
There are many different categories of assault and battery in Massachusetts. Under M.G.L. c. 265, § 13D a person who intentionally touches the person of a police officer or public employee in a way that could cause offense or bodily harm may be puni… Read More
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Tags: Assault and Battery, Assault and Battery with Dangerous Weapon, Indecent Assault

Assault and Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury

July 12th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
One type of assault and battery in Massachusetts is called Assault and Battery Causing Serious Bodily Injury. This crime can be punished by a maximum term of imprisonment of two and one half years or by a fine up to $1000 under M.G.L. c. 265, §13A(b… Read More
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Tags: Assault and Battery, Assault and Battery with Dangerous Weapon

Assault and Battery

July 11th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265, Section 13A the crime of Assault and Battery is defined. Assault and Battery is the intentional or reckless touching of another in a way that is either likely to cause bodily harm or is offensive. This po… Read More
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Tags: Ambulance Attendant, Assault & Battery, Bill Barabino, Bodily Injury, Defense Lawyer, Indecent Assault, jail, Over 14

Negligent Operation of a Motor Vehicle

July 10th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Negligent Operation of a motor vehicle is a crime in Massachusetts, punishable under M.G.L. c. 90, § 24(2)(a). A person acts negligently when they fail to use due care, or they act in a way that a reasonable person would not. Massachusetts General L… Read More
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Tags: IMMEDIATE THREAT, Loss of License, Negligent Operation, Registry of Motor Vehicles, RMV

Operating Under The Influence of Intoxicating Liquor (aka OUI—alcohol)

July 9th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
In Massachusetts and elsewhere it is illegal to operate a motor vehicle while under the influence of intoxicating liquor. Under M.G.L. c. 90, § 24, a person who operates a motor vehicle in a public area while under the influence may be found guilty.… Read More
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Tags: DWI, Operating, Operating Under the Influence, OUI, OUI Liquor, Vehicle

Carrying a Firearm

July 3rd, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
The criminal offense of unlawfully “carrying” a firearm, or possessing a firearm without a license outside a home or business, is punishable under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 269, Section 10(a). This post will answer the following legal qu… Read More
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Tags: Carrying a Firearm, Firearm, Possession of a Firearm, Weapon
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