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Drug Possession in Massachusetts (G.L. c. 94C, § 34): Penalties & Defenses

June 20th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
A drug possession charge in Massachusetts is brought under G.L. c. 94C, § 34. For most substances, a first offense is a misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail. Heroin and repeat offenses carry more, and a second heroin possession conviction…
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Drug Charges and Driverâ€â€¦

Drug Charges and Driver’s License Suspensions in Massachusetts

April 15th, 2016
Posted By
William Barabino
Contributor: William Barabino
For decades, a Massachusetts drug conviction could cost you your driver’s license even when the case had nothing to do with a car. In 2016 the Legislature ended most of those automatic suspensions. That reform mattered for people who needed to get…
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Tags: Drug Charges, Illegal Drugs, License Suspension, License Suspension Charge, Renewal