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Deriving Support from Pro…

Deriving Support from Prostitution in Massachusetts (G.L. c. 272, § 7): Penalties & Defenses

November 21st, 2018
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William Barabino
Massachusetts law makes it a serious felony to knowingly live off, derive support from, or share in the earnings of a person engaged in prostitution...
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Assault and Battery in Ma…

Assault and Battery in Massachusetts (G.L. c. 265, § 13A): Penalties & Defenses

July 11th, 2018
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William Barabino
Assault and battery is one of the most common criminal charges in Massachusetts, and one of the broadest. It does not require an injury or even a punch. Any touching, however slight, can be enough if it was intentional and either harmful or unwanted.…
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