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False License Plate

November 9th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
This post will answer some frequently asked questions on the crime of having the wrong license plate on a motor vehicle. What is attaching wrong plates to conceal identity? Under Commonwealth law, it is a crime to attach the wrong license plates to a… Read More
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Tags: Attaching wrong plates, Defenses, Dismissed, Immigration Consequences, Prior to Charge

Duress Defense

September 29th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is duress? In some legal situations, duress may excuse a person’s committing of what otherwise would be a criminal offense. Duress is a form of coercion. It is constraint illegally exercised to force someone to perform an act. Massachusetts’… Read More
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Tags: Arraignment, Bill Barabino, Criminal, Defenses, Duress, Felony, Immigration Consequences, Indecent Assault, Misdemeanor

Shoplifting

July 25th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What does the law say on shoplifting? Massachusetts law states: “Any person who intentionally takes possession of, carries away, transfers or causes to be carried away or transferred any merchandise displayed, held, stored or offered for sale by a… Read More
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Tags: Arraignment, Dismissal, Dismissed, Diversion, General Intent, Immigration Consequences, Magistrate, penalty, Registry of Motor Vehicles, Self Defense, Self Defense of Another, Self Defense of Property, Shoplifting, Stealing, Wanton Conduct

Harassing or Obscene Phone Calls

July 25th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is the law on harassing or obscene phone calls? Massachusetts law states: “Whoever telephones another person or causes a person to be telephoned, contacts another person by electronic communication, or causes a person to be contacted by electr… Read More
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Tags: Arraignment, Arrest, Felonies, General Intent, Harassment or Obscene, Immigration Consequences, Phone Calls, Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt

Resisting Arrest

July 23rd, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is Resisting Arrest? In Massachusetts, under M.G.L. c. 268, §32B, a person can be convicted of Resisting Arrest. Resisting Arrest means knowingly preventing or attempting to prevent a police officer from making an arrest by using or threatening… Read More
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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

Criminal Intent Explained

July 20th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is criminal intent? Many crimes require intent for conviction. Intent means being aware of the natural and probable consequences of an action. Specific intent is a conscious act with the determination of the mind to do it according to Commonweal… Read More
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Tags: Assault and Battery, Bill Barabino, Burden of Proof, Criminal, General Intent, Immigration Consequences, Intent, Reckless Conduct, Specific Intent, Wanton Conduct

Larceny By Stealing

July 18th, 2018
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William Barabino
What is larceny by stealing? There are different types of larceny crimes. Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 266, Section 30 a person who intentionally takes the personal property of another can be convicted of Larceny by Stealing. What is larc… Read More
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Tags: Breaking and Entering, Felony, Immigration Consequences, Larceny by Stealing, Misdemeanor, Theft

What is Pre-trial Probation

February 5th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
WHAT IS PRE-TRIAL PROBATION G.L. c. 276, § 87 Pre-trial Probation or a “General Continuance” is a highly sought criminal disposition (result). It is a conditional disposition anticipating dismissal of criminal charges. It basically means that th… Read More
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Tags: 276, 87 Pre-trial Probation, Court, Disposition, General Continuance, Immigration Consequences, No Record

Criminal Defense--an Overview

July 18th, 2015
Posted By
William Barabino
The criminal justice system can be confusing and overwhelming. For guidance about criminal procedures and help building a defense, contact a skilled and knowledgeable criminal defense attorney. Learn the Information You Need About Your Criminal Defen… Read More
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Categories: Blog
Tags: Classification of Crimes, Collateral Effects, Immigration Consequences, Right to Counsel, Right to Lawyer