In everyday conversation, almost everyone knows what a motor vehicle is...
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A “hoax device” may look like a bomb, but it is not real. Even so, possessing, using, or placing one in Massachusetts can lead to serious felony charges. Under Massachusetts law, a hoax device is an object that appears to be a real explosive, des…
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Stalking is a crime that is often discussed. There are different types of stalking. One type is stalking someone who already has a restraining order against you...
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Disorderly conduct is a broad crime in Massachusetts. It covers many different kinds of behavior...
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People often ask whether they can record a phone call, Zoom meeting, or in-person conversation in Massachusetts...
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Massachusetts’ highest court has approved a model jury instruction on implicit bias for use in all criminal and civil trials across the Commonwealth...
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Identity fraud charges in Massachusetts are serious, but they are also defendable...
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When someone is charged with a serious crime and has a significant history of mental illness, one of the first questions families often ask is whether the person’s mental health can affect whether they are held criminally responsible. In Massachuse…
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In Massachusetts, not every act of vandalism or property damage is treated the same under the criminal law. When the destruction or defacement of property is motivated by bias against a person’s identity, the offense can be charged as a hate crime…
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Gang affiliation can be a powerful piece of evidence. It can also be deeply unfair if misused. Massachusetts courts take this seriously. They set clear limits on how gang evidence can be used at trial. So, what rules protect the fairness of a trial w…
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