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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. Wha…
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Tags: Confinement, Criminal Procedure, Due Process, Habeas Corpus, jail, Unlawful Confinement
Civil Rights Violations i…

Civil Rights Violations in Massachusetts | 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, Commonwealth v. Stephens, Creed, force or threat of force, G.L. c. 265 § 37, jail, Race, willful interference with rights

Assault and Battery

July 11th, 2018
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William Barabino
Under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 265, Section 13A the crime of Assault and Battery is defined. Assault and Battery is the intentional or reckless touching of another in a way that is either likely to cause bodily harm or is offensive. This po…
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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

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.