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Disturbing the Peace

Disturbing the Peace

July 24th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
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
Larceny by Stealing in Ma…

Larceny by Stealing in Massachusetts (G.L. c. 266, § 30): Elements, Penalties, and Defenses

July 18th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Larceny is the Massachusetts word for theft. Under G.L. c. 266, § 30, it covers three kinds of conduct: stealing, getting property by a false pretense, and embezzlement. This post covers the first and most common kind, larceny by stealing. Wheth…
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Tags: Breaking and Entering, Felony, Immigration Consequences, Larceny by Stealing, Misdemeanor, Theft
Breaking and Entering in…

Breaking and Entering in Massachusetts (G.L. c. 266, § 16): Elements, Penalties, and Defenses

July 16th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Breaking and entering at night with intent to commit a felony is charged under G.L. c. 266, § 16. It is a felony punishable by up to 20 years in state prison. The same post also covers the two lesser versions a jury can consider: breaking and en…
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Tags: Breaking and Entering, Building, Daytime, Felony, Misdemeanor, Nighttime