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Disturbing the Peace

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…
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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: What G.L. c. 266, § 30 Covers, What the Commonwealth Must Prove, and the Penalties

July 18th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
You’ve been charged with larceny, or someone in your family has. Larceny is the legal word for theft. Being accused of stealing hits hard, whether it’s about a phone, money at work, or something bigger. Here’s what the law actually says, in pla…
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Tags: Breaking and Entering, Felony, Immigration Consequences, Larceny by Stealing, Misdemeanor, Theft
Breaking and Entering

Breaking and Entering

July 16th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
According to M.G.L. c. 266, § 16 a person who breaks and enters into a building, ship, vessel, or vehicle with the intent to commit a felony can be punished. Violation of this statute carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in state prison. This post…
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Tags: Breaking and Entering, Building, Daytime, Felony, Misdemeanor, Nighttime