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Differences Between Civil Infractions, Misdemeanors, and Felonies?

April 4th, 2017
Posted By
William Barabino
DIFFERENCE BETWEEN CIVIL INFRACTIONS, MISDEMEANORS AND FELONIES? CIVIL INFRACTION: A civil infraction is a minor violation. Many traffic violations are civil infractions, such as speeding and running a red light. The punishment for a civil infraction… Read More
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Tags: Civil, Criminal, Felonies, Felony, Misdemeanor

Miranda Rights—50 Years

June 16th, 2016
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William Barabino
Nearly fifty years ago the Miranda Rights were born. Criminal Defense lawyers are extraordinarily familiar with the rule, since whether someone was given the rights, given the rights correctly and whether they were administered voluntarily are all ve… Read More
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Tags: 5th Amendment, Miranda, Rights, Sixth Amendment, Statements, Voluntarily, Waiver

Fourth Amendment Challenge

June 9th, 2016
Posted By
William Barabino
Criminal Defense Attorneys are the enforcers of the 4th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and State Constitution. They are the advocates who bring questionable searches and seizures to the courts attention. If they bring it to the court and the cour… Read More
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Tags: 4th Amendment, Dismissal, Evidence, Motion to Suppress, Thrown Out

Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB)

May 28th, 2016
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William Barabino
Sex Offender Registry Board In December 2015, the Supreme Judicial Court announced a new standard of proof for classification of sex offenders. Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 6, Section 178D creates a Sex Offender Registry Board (SORB). The purpo… Read More
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Tags: Level I, LEVEL II, LEVEL III, Sex Offender Registry Board, SORB

Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

May 26th, 2016
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William Barabino
WHAT IS: GUILTY BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT? Most of us are familiar with the term, GUILTY BEYOND A REASONABLE DOUBT. It is the standard of proof required to convict someone criminally in the United States. In any trial, the judge who presides over the… Read More
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Tags: Bench Trial, Beyond Reasonable Doubt, Criminal, Guilty, Jury Trial, Standard of Proof, What is Beyond Reasonable Doubt

Bail Basics: What is Bail | How it Works

May 11th, 2016
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William Barabino
Contributor: William Barabino
Bail Basics: What Bail Is, How It Works Bail is the act of giving money to the government in a criminal court until that case is completed or closed. The person who pays the bail gets their money (bail) back as long as the person never misses a court… Read More
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Tags: Bail, Bail Bondsman, Bail Money, BailBondman, Blue Slip, Cash Bail, Magistrate, Probation

Driving License Suspension for Drug Charges

April 15th, 2016
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William Barabino
Contributor: William Barabino
Governor Baker signed a new law on March 30th 2016 that will end automatic license suspensions for people convicted of possessing or distributing illegal drugs. Previous to signing the law on March 30th anyone who received a guilty on any drug charge… Read More
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Tags: Drug Charges, Illegal Drugs, License Suspension, License Suspension Charge, Renewal

Criminal Defense--an Overview

July 18th, 2015
Posted By
William Barabino
The criminal justice system can be confusing and overwhelming. For guidance about criminal procedures and help building a defense, contact a skilled and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. Learn the Information You Need About Your Criminal Defen… Read More
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Tags: Classification of Crimes, Collateral Effects, Immigration Consequences, Right to Counsel, Right to Lawyer
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