What is a pre-trial conference? A pre-trial conference in criminal court is the first scheduled date for every criminal case after the arraignment date. Sometimes people confuse the pre-trial conference date with the actual trial date, but the two ar…
What is a primary caretaker of a dependent child? A “primary caretaker” is a parent with a child under the age of 18 living at their primary residence. What do courts consider when they sentence a primary caretaker of a dependent child? Courts co…
What is expungement? Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 276, Sections 100E to 100U allows people who meet certain conditions to expunge, or wipe clean, a criminal charge from their record. Examples of ways you can expunge your record include if law e…
Can the court ask me about my immigration status? It depends. In a recent case the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court reviewed an appeal on this issue: Defendant claimed he was denied his constitutional right to confront witnesses Defendant claimed…
What happened to NAVY SEAL Edward Gallagher? Prosecutors of former special operations chief Navy SEAL Edward Gallagher did not expect Corey Scott to admit to killing a wounded Islamic State insurgent. The government gave Cory Scott immunity if he tes…
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How should I dress for court? In this post we will discuss the topic of how to dress when going into court. As a disclaimer, what we have to say are recommendations on how to dress. In the end, the decision of how you wish to physically present yours…
How do the police prove I was in possession of drugs? How does the law define possession? We all know that there are charges of possessing a handgun, or possessing an illegal drug. Sometimes, it’s obvious, for example when the person has a gun…
When a person is sentenced to a term of incarceration in Massachusetts, the length of time actually served is often shorter than the maximum term imposed by the court...
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This post will discuss recent changes to Massachusetts law on four legal issues: Parent testimonial disqualification Drug rehabilitation Sentencing of a primary caretaker of a dependent child Criminal Justice Reform Many parents will ask: Can they ma…
What is restorative justice? Restorative justice is a voluntary process by which offenders collectively identify and address obligations resulting from an offense. So, under the system, the offender accepts responsibility for his or her actions. The…
