Most people charged with improper storage of a firearm in Massachusetts are not criminals in any ordinary sense. They are licensed gun owners who left a handgun in a nightstand, set a shotgun on the bed for a few minutes, or left a gun in the car whi…
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Certain drug offenses committed near schools or public parks carry enhanced mandatory-minimum penalties under Massachusetts law. G.L. c. 94C, § 32J creates these “school zone” and “park zone” enhancements
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What is identity fraud? Massachusetts law states: “Whoever, with intent to defraud, poses as another person without the express authorization of that person and uses such person’s personal identifying information to obtain or attempt to obtain mo…
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Why do lawyers object? It is their job! It is the duty of all lawyers to object when the other side in a criminal proceeding presents evidence that that lawyer believes is NOT admissible under the rules of evidence of the court. Unfair evidence admit…
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What is a prisoner? A prisoner is a person in custody in a penal institution or correctional institution or a jail, in accordance with law. What is the crime of escape? Escape means leaving confinement without permission. What is the difference betwe…
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Many criminal cases are built on a statement made in an interview room, a cruiser, or a phone call with a friendly detective who says, “We just want to hear your side.” Once said, it usually cannot be taken back. Massachusetts gives people under…
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On April 13, 2018 Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law An Act Relative to Criminal Justice Reform. In sum, the new law makes several sweeping changes to criminal justice laws in Massachusetts. Above all, this blog post will be one pos…
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On April 13, 2018 Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law S.2371 & H.4012 or An Act Relative to Criminal Justice Reform. The new law makes several sweeping changes to criminal justice laws in Massachusetts. This blog post addresses o…
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On April 13, 2018 Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law S.2371 & H.4012 or An Act Relative to Criminal Justice Reform. The new law makes several sweeping changes to criminal justice laws in Massachusetts. This post discusses one as…
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