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Parental Privilege

April 7th, 2023
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William Barabino
Testifying in court is a nerve-racking experience for many people. It often leads to the breakdown of professional relationships. Personal ones can also be affected. This includes family relationships, especially when family is on opposing sides. For… Read More
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Bump Stocks

April 6th, 2023
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William Barabino
On February 1, 2018, Massachusetts banned bump stocks and trigger cranks. It was not the first state to outlaw these firearm attachments. Today, 12 of the 50 states have made it illegal to purchase, sell, or possess a bump stock and a national ban is… Read More
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Human Trafficking

January 11th, 2023
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William Barabino
Nearly everyone agrees that human trafficking is a serious crime, and most people know that there are laws against it. However, what fewer people might realize is that the laws against human trafficking are not just federal or international. Human tr… Read More
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Collateral Consequences of Criminal Charges

January 9th, 2023
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William Barabino
When a person is charged with a crime, they might reach a point in their case where they have to make an important decision. One of the most important is the decision of whether to take a case to trial or make a deal. At the end of the day, to go to… Read More
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Blood Testing for OUI/DWI

December 15th, 2022
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William Barabino
When a person is arrested for operating under the influence of alcohol (OUI), police may ask them if they will agree to a breath or blood test. These tests are used to determine if a person has consumed enough alcohol to be above the legal limit for… Read More
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Cell Phone Privacy

December 13th, 2022
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William Barabino
A big question in law is how much privacy a person should have in their cell phone. Smartphones are complex tools that allow a person to connect with people and places all over the world. Often we know how we are connecting. We send a text, an email,… Read More
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Pat Frisks by Police

December 12th, 2022
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William Barabino
The highest court in Massachusetts decided a new case on stop and frisk this year. The case focuses on how suspicious police officers must be before they may lawfully pat a person down during a traffic stop.Like all cases decided by the Supreme Judic… Read More
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What is OUI-drugs?

December 9th, 2022
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William Barabino
When we hear “OUI” the first thing that comes to mind for many people is drunk driving. That makes sense. Operating under the influence of intoxicating liquor is one of the most frequently charged crimes in Massachusetts. TV shows and movies migh… Read More
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What is POST?

August 7th, 2022
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William Barabino
In 2020, Massachusetts passed a new law on police reform. Among other things, the legislation created a commission to certify and decertify police officers called “POST.” This new law has impacted how law enforcement officers do their job and cou… Read More
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Supreme Court and Recent Gun Laws

July 22nd, 2022
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William Barabino
Last month the US Supreme Court made a major decision on gun rights. The change in law will have a significant impact on the right of people to carry firearms in self-defense. But as with many Supreme Court decisions, there are questions on how the h… Read More
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