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Resisting Arrest in Massa…

Resisting Arrest in Massachusetts (G.L. c. 268, § 32B): Elements, Penalties, and Defenses

July 23rd, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Resisting arrest is a crime in Massachusetts under G.L. c. 268, § 32B. The charge covers two kinds of conduct: using or threatening force against an officer, or doing something that creates a substantial risk of bodily injury. Simply pulling awa…
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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 in Massac…

Criminal Intent in Massachusetts: Specific Intent, General Intent, Knowledge, and Recklessness

July 20th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Most crimes require proof of a guilty state of mind, not just a guilty act. In Massachusetts, the jury instructions describe several mental states. Specific intent means acting with a purpose. General intent means acting deliberately, not by accident…
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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
“Vandalism” is the everyday word. In court, the charge is usually willful and malicious, or wanton, destruction of property under G.L. c. 266, § 127. The two versions require different mental states and carry different penalties. Dis…
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Tags: Consequences, General Intent, Maliciously, Reckless Conduct, Specific Intent, Vandalism, Wanton Conduct