What is entrapment? Entrapment occurs when a person who had no previous intention to violate the law is persuaded to commit a crime by a person working for the government. One case, Commonwealth v. Remedor, 52 Mass. App. Ct. 694, talks about the rule…
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You’ve been charged with larceny, or someone in your family has. Larceny is the legal word for theft. Being accused of stealing hits hard, whether it’s about a phone, money at work, or something bigger. Here’s what the law actually says, in pla…
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Maybe you signed someone else’s name. Maybe a number on a document was changed, or you handed over something that turned out to be fake. Now the police are asking questions, or you have a court date for forgery. It is a frightening charge, and it s…
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This post will answer some frequently asked questions on the legal defense of alibi. What is alibi evidence? Testimony suggesting that the defendant was not present at the place and time when the offense charged in the complaint is alleged to have oc…
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According to M.G.L. c. 266, § 16 a person who breaks and enters into a building, ship, vessel, or vehicle with the intent to commit a felony can be punished. Violation of this statute carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in state prison. This post…
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In Massachusetts, “vandalism” and “malicious destruction of property” are everyday labels for charges that punish painting, marking, injuring, or destroying someone else’s property. Two statutes do most of the work: G.L. c. 266, § 126A (of…
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Drug Paraphernalia Charges in Massachusetts A Massachusetts “drug paraphernalia” charge is easy to misunderstand. People often assume the law criminalizes simply owning a pipe, papers, scale, or similar equipment for personal use. The main crimin…
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You’ve been charged with assault and battery on a police officer or another public employee, or someone in your family has. Maybe it happened during an arrest, a traffic stop, or a tense moment with a city worker. This charge carries a minimum jail…
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Assault and battery causing serious bodily injury is an aggravated form of assault and battery under Massachusetts law...
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Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265, Section 13A the crime of Assault and Battery is defined. Assault and Battery is the intentional or reckless touching of another in a way that is either likely to cause bodily harm or is offensive. This po…
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