Someone called animal control. Or a neighbor called the police. Or a pet died, got hurt, or was taken from your home, and now an officer wants to talk. An animal cruelty charge in Massachusetts is serious. I’ll walk you through what the Massachuset…
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You’ve been charged with making harassing or obscene phone calls, or someone in your family has. The charge may be about calls, texts, emails, or social media messages. It’s a lot to take in, and you probably want to know what the law actually sa…
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Disturbing the peace is a crime in Massachusetts under G.L. c. 272, § 53(b). It is one of the most common charges after a loud argument, a late-night party, or a scene outside a bar. A first offense carries only a fine. A second offense can mean…
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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 is a crime in Massachusetts under G.L. c. 268, § 32B. The charge covers two kinds of conduct: using or threatening force against an officer, or doing something that creates a substantial risk of bodily injury. Simply pulling awa…
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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
