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Breaking and Entering in…

Breaking and Entering in Massachusetts (G.L. c. 266, § 16): Elements, Penalties, and Defenses

July 16th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Breaking and entering at night with intent to commit a felony is charged under G.L. c. 266, § 16. It is a felony punishable by up to 20 years in state prison. The same post also covers the two lesser versions a jury can consider: breaking and en…
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Tags: Breaking and Entering, Building, Daytime, Felony, Misdemeanor, Nighttime
What Is a Show-Cause Hear…

What Is a Show-Cause Hearing in Massachusetts?

June 2nd, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Contributor: William Barabino
If you receive a District Court or Boston Municipal Court notice about an application for a criminal complaint, you may be facing a show-cause hearing — also called a clerk-magistrate hearing. This is often the court’s first look at whether a cri…
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Tags: Appeal, Clerk Magistrate Hearing, Misdemeanor, No Record, Show Cause
Differences Between Civil…

Differences Between Civil Infractions, Misdemeanors, and Felonies?

April 4th, 2017
Posted By
William Barabino
CIVIL INFRACTION: A civil infraction is a minor violation. Many traffic violations are civil infractions, such as speeding and running a red light. The punishment for a civil infraction is usually a fine. The fine may be a modest amount of money, but…
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Tags: Civil, Criminal, Felonies, Felony, Misdemeanor
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