What is transferred intent? One of the elements of most crimes that the Commonwealth must to prove is “intent”. There is a related legal principle called “transferred intent.” This applies when a person intends to harm one person but instead…
What can I do with a license? It is the burden of the Commonwealth to prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you did not have license or authority to do something when you are charged with a crime. However, under G.L. c. 278 § 7 a person relying on a…
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What does it mean to conceal a felony? Massachusetts law states: “Whoever, having knowledge of the commission of a felony, takes money, or gratuity or reward, or an engagement therefore, upon an agreement or understanding, express or implied, to co…
Under G.L. c. 268, §34A it is illegal to deliberately give false information to a police officer after being arrested. False information could include a false name, date of birth, home address, or phone number. Is it illegal to give a fake name to a…
Is it illegal to falsely report a crime? Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 269, Section 13A punishes people who falsely report a crime. To be convicted of this offense, the person reporting the crime must have acted deliberately and not made a mista…
What does the government have to show to prove that the defendant illegally transferred sound recordings? In order to prove a defendant guilty of the offense of unauthorized transfer of sound recordings, the Commonwealth must prove the following four…
This post will discuss two common prostitution crimes: Pimping Common Nightwalker What is pimping? If a person knows another person is a prostitute or lives or derives support or maintenance, partially or completely, from the earnings or proceeds fro…
How does someone willfully interfere with a fire fighting operation? To prove a defendant guilty of willfully interfering with a fire fighting operation, the Commonwealth must prove that: That the defendant obstructed, interfered with, or hindered a…
This post will answer some frequently asked questions on the crime of having the wrong license plate on a motor vehicle. What is attaching wrong plates to conceal identity? Under Commonwealth law, it is a crime to attach the wrong license plates to a…
How do I get a hardship license? Every person charged with an OUI/DWI charge wants to know, how soon it will take to get their license back. Attached is a Hardship Information Form that you can use for a guide to get you started. Also, you were find…
