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Underage Drinking Immunity

May 4th, 2019
Posted By
William Barabino
Is there immunity for underage drinking? It is no secret that many adolescents under 21 years of age have consumed alcohol at some point in their life. Lawmakers adjusted the law so that when kids drink alcohol and need medical assistance they don…
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Tags: penalty, Underage Drinking
Carrying a Dangerous Weap…

Carrying a Dangerous Weapon When Arrested: G.L. c. 269, § 10(b) — Possession of a Dangerous Weapon at the Time of Arrest on a Warrant or for Breach of the Peace

January 15th, 2019
Posted By
William Barabino
Massachusetts law makes it a separate crime to be armed with, or to have under one’s control, a dangerous weapon at the moment of certain arrests...
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Tags: Carrying a Dangerous Weapon When Arrested | G.L. c. 269 § 10(b), Dangerous Weapon, Knife, penalty, Warrant and Weapon. Carrying a Dangerous Weapon

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…
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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