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False License Plate

November 9th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
This post will answer some frequently asked questions on the crime of having the wrong license plate on a motor vehicle. What is attaching wrong plates to conceal identity? Under Commonwealth law, it is a crime to attach the wrong license plates to a… Read More
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Tags: Attaching wrong plates, Defenses, Dismissed, Immigration Consequences, Prior to Charge

Legal Inferences

July 27th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is an inference? A permissible deduction accepted as believable is an inference. In other words, inferences are little steps in reasoning in which a person takes some known information, applies his or her experience in life to it, and then draws… Read More
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Tags: Bill Barabino, Circumstantial Evidence, Dismissal, Dismissed, Felony, General Evidence, Inferences, Prior to Charge, Specific Intent, Testimonial Evidence

Disorderly Conduct

July 20th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is disorderly conduct? Disorderly Conduct, violent or tumultuous public behavior that causes inconvenience, annoyance, or alarm, is punishable in Massachusetts. Under M.G.L. c. 272, § 53 a first offensive could result in a fine of up to $150. A… Read More
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Tags: Bill Barabino, Burden of Proof, Defenses, Dismissed, Disorderly Conduct, Diversion, Felonies, Fine and Fee, Misdemeanor, Prior to Charge