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When you are applying for a job or admission to a school your CORI or criminal record will often be checked. This is an important part of the application process, because your future may depend on what your record says about you. There are many laws,…

Having a criminal record can be scary. If you have one, there is a good chance that you may be worried about who can see it. Employers, schools, hospitals, and even the media might be interested in looking into your history. It is important to unders…

We hear about criminal records all the time: on the news, in job applications, and in court. But what exactly is a criminal record? What information goes on one and who can see this information? It is important for anybody who has ever been charged w…

A witness who observes or knows about criminal acts is essential to a prosecutor’s case. This testimony is so important that it could be the difference between a defendant being acquitted or convicted. Consequently, courts have developed certain ru…

If you are found guilty or admit to sufficient facts on a criminal charge in Massachusetts, you will often be placed on probation.

When you are arrested, the public generally does not see your mug shot. But could they? And how? These are questions courts in Massachusetts are considering. How much information does the public see about you when after an arrest? What is a booking p…

58A Dangerousness Hearings in Massachusetts: What They Are, How They Work, and Why They Matter When the Commonwealth Seeks to Hold a Defendant Without Bail A 58A dangerousness hearing is one of the most powerful tools available to prosecutors in Mass…

When you get arrested the police will put handcuffs on you and place you in the back of a police car. They then take you to a local police station in the city or town where you were arrested. If you are being arrested by the State Police, they will t…