» Self Defense of Another

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… Read More
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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

Defense of Property

June 29th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
What does it mean to defend property? In Massachusetts, the law permits you defend your property against someone who has no right to it, as long as you use reasonable but not deadly force. According to one case, Commonwealth v. Lindsey, 396 Mass. 840… Read More
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Tags: Justified, Self Defense, Self Defense of Another, Self Defense of Property

Defense of Another

June 28th, 2018
Posted By
William Barabino
Commonwealth v. Johnson, 412 Mass. 368 makes defending another a criminal defense. Indeed, a person can be found not guilty if they came to the aid of another person using reasonable force. This post will answer some frequently asked questions about… Read More
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Tags: Legal Defenses, Not Guilty, Self Defense, Self Defense of Another, Self Defense of Property