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Massachusetts Legal Developments Blog
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Understanding Massachusetts Bench Warrants
A man in Massachusetts who mailed envelopes containing a mysterious white power along with a threatening note to five powerful individuals including President Trump recently entered a guilty plea for 13 counts of a threat to injure an individual as well as…
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Wareham Police and Prosecutors Lose All Sense of Proportion Serving Warrant
Over the Summer, apparently, some kid in Wareham apparently called in what police refer to as "terroistic threats" -- a legal term that doesn't even apply in Massachusetts -- to local businesses. After some kind of investigation that apparently…
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What it Means to be an Accessory after a Crime
Recently, Massachusetts State Police reported the conclusion of a six-month investigation, “ Operation Golden Ticket ” which led to 171 counts being brought against five individuals including breaking and entering, conspiracy, larceny, and receiving stolen…
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Understanding the Levels of Sex Offense Crimes in Massachusetts
Recently, the Massachusetts State Police captured one of the state’s most wanted sex offenders in a New York City area motel room . The man is a classified as a Level 3 sex offender after being convicted of the 1991 rape of a child under the age of 16. While…
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Expunging or Sealing Your Criminal Record in Massachusetts
Statistics reveal that annually there are over 10 million arrests made throughout the United States , which results in millions of people with a permanent criminal record. Unfortunately, a criminal record can have a substantial impact on a person’s career,…
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One-Man Crime Spree in Mansfield
According to The Sun Chronicle , a 27 year old man is set to be arriagned today in the Attleboro District Court on charges of armed robbery while masked, unlawful possession of a firearm, failure to stop for police, and attaching motor vehicle plates. The…
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Massachusetts Rules on What Constitutes Probable Cause
One of the most common grounds on which individuals in Massachusetts defend against drug charges is when involved law enforcement lacked probable cause for their arrest. A state appellate court recently wrote a decision in a drug case concerning whether law…
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What You Should Know About Massachusetts’ Wiretap Law
In August of 2018, significant attention was paid in the news to allegations that President Trump’s attorney, Michael Cohen, had secretly recorded a conversation between the two regarding Stormy Daniels. President Trump appeared surprised when he learned that…
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Massachusetts Governor Signs Red Flag Law
In July 2018, Massachusetts’ Governor Baker signed a law that allows courts to order firearms as well as other weapons to be taken away from a person who poses a risk of causing bodily injury to him or herself or any other person. This new law has been…
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California Eliminates Cash Bail; Boston to Follow
California has now become the first state to pass legislation aimed at eliminating the cash bail system. According to the reporting , instead of fixing a monetary amount of bail, the court will use a scoring system to determine the person's likelihood of…
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Boston Police Arrest 29 People in Operation Nor'Easter
The Boston Globe is reporting that 29 people -- including one Boston city employee -- have been arrested and are facing state and federal charges relating to a drug and gun trafficking investigation. Three of the individuals involved have already been…
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The Supreme Court Issues New Ruling on Parked Cars and Warrants
There are some important rules that motor vehicle operators must remember regarding the powers that law enforcement has when it comes to searching motor vehicles. For many years, it has been established law that law enforcement must have a legitimate reason…
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Know Your Massachusetts Firearm Charges
Most people are familiar with the Second Amendment to the United States , which guarantees each individual the right to possess firearms. While the Constitution grants individuals some definite rights regarding firearms, the extent of these laws is not…
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Understanding Vehicular Manslaughter Charges
It is critical to exercise the utmost caution while driving a vehicle. Despite this, each year numerous people are killed due to drivers who operate vehicles in an excessively dangerous manner. Driving a vehicle in a negligent or reckless way can result in…
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Mashpee Police Investigating Officer Involvement in Fatal Cotuit crash
According to the article in the Cape Cod Times , a high speed chase being pursued by a Mashpee Police Officer resulted in a horrible crash and the death of at least two person, and life threatening injury to another. Rescuers were called at 12:14 a.m.…
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Norfolk County Negligent Motor Vehicle Homicide Case
Two people have been indicted in relation with an accident that killed two young pedestirans who were crossing the road. The Boston Globe article reports that the indictments include motor vehicle homicide, aggravated assault and battery with a dangerous…
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Haymarket Drug Arrest by Boston Drug Control Unit
On July 21st, Boston Police Drug Control Unit arrested an employee of the famous open-air Haymarket for using the market as cover for illicit drug sales. According to the media reports , police observed the defendant make a drug sale behind a dumpste. The…
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Masscahusetts Steps Up Drug Crime Investigations
The State Police here in Massachusetts have created a task force along with local and federal authorities that has been targeting high level drug crimes. The The Commonwealth Interstate Narcotics Reduction Enforcement Team (CINRET) has been targeting and…
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Potential Defenses to Rape Charges in Massachusetts
Currently, a Brazilian immigrant is being held on charges of rape and assault in Massachusetts, which has resulted in the man being referred to the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. The man was previously removed from the United States…
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Understanding OUIs Involving Property Damage
In June of 2018, a driver in Massachusetts struck a telephone pole with his pickup truck which knocked out power for thousands in the area. In addition to the many people left without power, one family was even left stuck in a vehicle that was located under a…