Child pornography is one way children are exploited. According to the US Department of Justice, child pornography is any visual depiction of sexually explicit conduct involving a minor (someone under 18 years old). Last year alone a total of 3,771 pe…
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You got a ticket for using your phone while driving, or your teenager did. Maybe you were just glancing at a text or holding the phone at a red light. You probably want to know what the law really says and what it costs. Here it is in plain words. Th…
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There is no doubt that we are living in an age of social media. Facebook, Twitter, Snapchat, Instagram, and other apps are now a regular part of our daily lives. The traditional letter and phone call are now being replaced by texting and video calls.…
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GPS ankle monitors are a common condition of both pretrial release and probation in Massachusetts...
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When you are applying for a job or admission to a school your CORI or criminal record will often be checked. This is an important part of the application process, because your future may depend on what your record says about you. There are many laws,…
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Having a criminal record can be scary. If you have one, there is a good chance that you may be worried about who can see it. Employers, schools, hospitals, and even the media might be interested in looking into your history. It is important to unders…
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In Massachusetts, a “criminal record” is not one document. Court cases are recorded by the Commissioner of Probation, a separate state agency maintains the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) database, and the law limits who can see which…
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A witness who observes or knows about criminal acts is essential to a prosecutor’s case. This testimony is so important that it could be the difference between a defendant being acquitted or convicted. Consequently, courts have developed certain ru…
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If you are found guilty or admit to sufficient facts on a criminal charge in Massachusetts, you will often be placed on probation.
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When you are arrested, the public generally does not see your mug shot. But could they? And how? These are questions courts in Massachusetts are considering. How much information does the public see about you when after an arrest? What is a booking p…
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