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Habeas Corpus

Habeas Corpus

August 7th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is habeas corpus? “Habeas corpus” is a writ utilized to bring a person before a court, most frequently to ensure that a person’s imprisonment or detention is not illegal. A writ is an order by a court requiring that something be done. What…
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Tags: Confinement, Criminal Procedure, Due Process, Habeas Corpus, jail, Unlawful Confinement
Hate Crimes and Civil Rig…

Hate Crimes and Civil Rights Violations in Massachusetts: What the Law Covers (G.L. c. 265 § 37)

July 30th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Massachusetts has a criminal statute that makes it illegal to use force or the threat of force to willfully interfere with another person’s constitutional or legal rights...
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Tags: ADA, Civil Rights, civil rights violation Massachusetts, Color, Creed, force or threat of force, G.L. c. 265 § 37, jail, Race, willful interference with rights
Assault and Battery in Ma…

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

July 11th, 2018
Posted By
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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Tags: Ambulance Attendant, Assault & Battery, Bill Barabino, Bodily Injury, Defense Lawyer, Indecent Assault, jail, Over 14
Threats to Commit a Crime…

Threats to Commit a Crime in Massachusetts (G.L. c. 275, § 2): Penalties & Defenses

June 20th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Under Massachusetts law it is a crime to threaten to commit a crime against the person or property of another...
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Tags: charge, criminal threats, jail, threats, what is a threat.