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On December 31, 2020 Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker signed into law new legislation that will make changes to how police officers do their jobs. The new law focuses on investigating misconduct and reprimanding officers who step out of line. Why…

One of the most important protections you have in America is the constitutional right to privacy...

The law on firearms is always changing, often making it difficult for gun owners to keep up with new rules and regulations. On August 14, 2020, San Francisco’s 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling that will overturn the state’s ban on…

Police at the door with a search warrant, or a call saying your home, car, or phone has been searched, is frightening. A warrant gives police real power, but that power has limits, and Massachusetts enforces them. This guide walks through a search wa…

Operating Under the Influence of an Intoxicating Liquor (OUI Alcohol) is a common crime in Massachusetts but one that could have real consequences if you are convicted. One of the consequences of conviction could include a one-year license suspension…

Massachusetts takes the safe storage of firearms seriously. Under G.L. c. 140, § 131L, it is a crime to store or keep a firearm, rifle, shotgun, or machine gun unless it is secured in a locked container or equipped with a properly engaged tamper-res…

Massachusetts imposes significant additional penalties when a person possesses or controls a firearm while committing or attempting to commit a felony...

Massachusetts law restricts where a person may discharge a firearm...