Molari Law Insights
Massachusetts Legal Developments Blog
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Advice on Carrying a Loaded During Law Enforcement Interaction
During a gathering for a homicide victim in Massachusetts, law enforcement prevented a potential future tragedy by arresting two teenagers with a loaded weapon. The arrest came after law enforcement officers acting on a tip stopped one vehicle and recovered…
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A Quick Guide to Enticing a Child Charges
Marlboro law enforcement recently arrested a man who was caught on video by a vigilante group that targets child predators after the man met a young boy for sex. The man was subsequently charged with enticing a child and dissemination of obscene matter to a…
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What Should You Know About Criminal Harassment?
A Bridgewater State University professor was recently arrested by Brockton law enforcement and charged with raping a female student, sex trafficking, and criminal harassment. The professor later pled guilty to all charges. Bridgewater law enforcement…
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When do Massachusetts Searches Become Illegal?
Law enforcement in Quincy recently followed a pickup truck carrying approximately 200 pounds of marijuana and proceeded to charge a man with possession with intent to distribute the drug. The arrest occurred after law enforcement followed the man’s truck to…
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What Makes a Massachusetts Arrest Lawful?
A man in Boston was recently arrested in connection with eight unarmed robbery offenses that occurred between November 2019 to February 2020. Charging documents reveal that the man wore a black ski mask and black gloves during the robberies, during which he…
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Emergency Court Closures Extended to May 4th
Today the SJC entered an order extending the general closure of trial courts until May 4th, with exceptions for "emergency matters," which appears to be limited to restraining orders. For the public, the SJC also announced a help line. I can't vouch…
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Three Common Reasons for Police Pull-Overs
Following an investigation into an alleged marijuana trafficker, Newport law enforcement arrested a person for delivering pounds of “high-grade” marijuana . The suspect was charged with marijuana possession with the intent to manufacture or sell, which is…
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How can You Defend Against Massachusetts Firearm Charges?
Law enforcement in Springfield recently arrested four men and seized an illegal firearm and cocaine after executing a search warrant at an apartment. The arrests occurred after detectives investigating the illegal possession of firearms were granted a warrant…
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All Courts Closed Until April 6th
The Supreme Judicial Court has just issued an order closing all courts in Massachusetts until April 6th. There are exceptions for emergency matters but they are extremely narrow. To get a sense of how restrictive the order is, look at the following Except as…
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Four Critical Things to do When Fighting Rape Charges
A Northborough man in his 60s who taught high school and college currently faces both sex trafficking and rape charges after turning himself in to law enforcement. This development is the result of a two-year trafficking investigation by state police. During…
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What can Law Enforcement do if They Smell Marijuana?
A New York resident was recently arrested in Boston’s South Station after law enforcement found approximately 10 pounds of marijuana stuffed inside the man’s travel bag. Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority officers were alerted after a bus terminal worker…
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Three Quick Facts About Malicious Destruction in Massachusetts
Two men in downtown Boston were recently caught and arrested for attempting to break into an ATM. The arrest occurred after Boston law enforcement received an ATM alarm call near Broad Street. On arrival, law enforcement began inspecting the ATM for damage.…
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A Quick Guide to Avoiding a Charge of Resisting Arrest
A juvenile in Roxbury is currently facing weapon charges after he was arrested with a loaded weapon. Law enforcement officers responding to an apartment building call saw the suspect moving among a group of teenagers, who were gathered in a hallway. While…
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How to Respond to Questions From Law Enforcement
Law enforcement recently arrested a Florida man in Massachusetts who is accused of attempting to lure girls into his car. Law enforcement later determined that the man was also wanted by United States Marshals for firearm violations.Currently, no charges are…
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What to do After a Law Enforcement Raid
A woman in Marion was recently arrested after dozens of animals were found neglected or deceased on her property. The animals include cats, chickens, rabbits, ducks, pigs, dogs, exotic birds, and miniature horses. The animals were subsequently taken into…
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Three Things to Know About Receiving Stolen Property
Law enforcement in Massachusetts recently arrested two men after the couple allegedly scammed an 85-year-old grandmother through a phone scam. The woman told law enforcement that she received a phone call from a man who said that he was her grandson’s lawyer…
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Responding to Charges of Sexual Conduct for a Fee
Four individuals in Watertown were recently arrested at four different massage parlors and spas. All of the individuals are reportedly now facing charges related to sexual conduct for a fee. The arrests come after Watertown Police Department teamed up with…
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Alcohol-Related Criminal Offenses in Massachusetts
Law enforcement in Berlin recently arrested a man who was illegally transporting more than $36,000 of alcohol on Interstate 495. Law enforcement who arrested the man claimed that the driver’s vehicle had a failed inspection sticker and was swerving.…
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Defending Against Armed Robbery Charges
A man in Canton was recently arrested after law enforcement claimed that he robbed a CVS with an AIDS-filled syringe. The Canton Police Department soon responded to the scene, where they informed by a store clerk that a man had robbed the store with a syringe…
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Understanding Massachusetts Marijuana Laws
Law enforcement in Peabody recently arrested two men and seized illegal marijuana products. Photos posted on the department’s Facebook page later revealed boxes full of marijuana-laced Wonka bars, Nerds Ropes, and other candy. The candy is believed to have a…