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Animal Cruelty

August 6th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is animal cruelty? Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 272, Section 77 it is illegal to treat an animal with cruelty. Cruelty means inflicting severe or unnecessary pain upon an animal without any justifiable cause. The maximum penalty is s… Read More
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Tags: Arraignment, Arrest, Bill Barabino, Cruelty to Animals, Defenses, Dismissal

Harassing or Obscene Phone Calls

July 25th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is the law on harassing or obscene phone calls? Massachusetts law states: “Whoever telephones another person or causes a person to be telephoned, contacts another person by electronic communication, or causes a person to be contacted by electr… Read More
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Tags: Arraignment, Arrest, Felonies, General Intent, Harassment or Obscene, Immigration Consequences, Phone Calls, Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Disturbing the Peace

July 24th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is disturbing the peace? Disturbing the Peace is a crime punishable in Massachusetts under M.G.L. c. 272, § 53. A first offensive could result in a fine of up to $150. A subsequent offense could lead to jail time of up to six months and/or a fi… Read More
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Tags: Arraignment, Arrest, Bill Barabino, Breaking and Entering, Criminal, Dismissal, Disturbing the Peace, Diversion, Firearm, Misdemeanor, Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Specific Intent

Resisting Arrest

July 23rd, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is Resisting Arrest? In Massachusetts, under M.G.L. c. 268, §32B, a person can be convicted of Resisting Arrest. Resisting Arrest means knowingly preventing or attempting to prevent a police officer from making an arrest by using or threatening… Read More
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Tags: Arraignment, Arrest, Assault and Battery, Dismissed, Diversion, Felonies, Felony, Immigration Consequences, Misdemeanor, Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Reckless Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Wanton Conduct