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Resisting Arrest

Resisting Arrest

July 23rd, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What is Resisting Arrest? In Massachusetts, under M.G.L. c. 268, §32B, a person can be convicted of Resisting Arrest. Resisting Arrest means knowingly preventing or attempting to prevent a police officer from making an arrest by using or threatening…
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Tags: Arraignment, Arrest, Assault and Battery, Dismissed, Diversion, Felonies, Felony, Immigration Consequences, Misdemeanor, Proof Beyond a Reasonable Doubt, Reckless Conduct, Resisting Arrest, Wanton Conduct
Criminal Intent Explained

Criminal Intent Explained

July 20th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Many crimes require intent for conviction. Intent means being aware of the natural and probable consequences of an action. Specific intent is a conscious act with the determination of the mind to do it according to Commonwealth v. Nickerson, 388 Mass…
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Tags: Assault and Battery, Bill Barabino, Burden of Proof, Criminal, General Intent, Immigration Consequences, Intent, Reckless Conduct, Specific Intent, Wanton Conduct
Vandalism in Massachusett…

Vandalism in Massachusetts: Malicious Destruction of Property

July 13th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
In Massachusetts, “vandalism” and “malicious destruction of property” are everyday labels for charges that punish painting, marking, injuring, or destroying someone else’s property. Two statutes do most of the work: G.L. c. 266, § 126A (of…
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Tags: Consequences, General Intent, Maliciously, Reckless Conduct, Specific Intent, Vandalism, Wanton Conduct