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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… Read More
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Tags: Confinement, Criminal Procedure, Due Process, Habeas Corpus, jail, Unlawful Confinement

Civil Rights Violations

July 30th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is a civil rights violation? Under Commonwealth law, a defendant can be charged with a civil rights violation a when he or she violates the Massachusetts Civil Rights Act. This law states: “No person…shall by force or threat of force, willfu… Read More
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Tags: ADA, Civil Rights, Color, Creed, jail, Race

Assault and Battery

July 11th, 2018
Posted By
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… Read More
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Tags: Ambulance Attendant, Assault & Battery, Bill Barabino, Bodily Injury, Defense Lawyer, Indecent Assault, jail, Over 14

Threats

June 20th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
THREATS This post will answer the following legal questions on threats: What is a threat? How does the Commonwealth prove a threat was made? What if the victim was not alarmed by the threat? What if a threat is made indirectly? What if the threat is… Read More
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Tags: charge, criminal threats, jail, threats, what is a threat.