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The police say you, or someone in your family, used a car without permission. Now there’s a court date for “use of a motor vehicle without authority.” That’s stressful, especially when the car belongs to a friend, a relative, or a rental comp…

What is bail jumping? Bail Jumping. Under Massachusetts’s law, a defendant failing to appear in court after released on bail is committing a crime. Massachusetts law specifically states that: “A person who is released by court order or other lawf…

What is enticing a child under 16? The Child Enticement Statute, M.G.L. c. 265, § 26C, establishes that it is a crime to entice (attract or tempt) a child under 16 with the intent of committing a crime. Possible crimes could include rape, assault, o…

A common question from clients and their families is: “Does the jury see everything?” The short answer is no....

When a fatal crash leads to criminal charges in Massachusetts, people often hear “motor vehicle homicide” as if it were one offense. It is not. G.L. c. 90, § 24G creates related tracks — some felonies, one a misdemeanor — depending on impair…

This post will discuss three topics in criminal business law: (1.) Corporate Criminal Responsibility; (2.) Burning Insured Property; and (3.) Burning Personal Property. Can I sue a business just like I can sue another person? No, not quite. A corpora…

What is transferred intent? One of the elements of most crimes that the Commonwealth must prove is “intent”. There is a related legal principle called “transferred intent.” This applies when a person intends to harm one person…

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…