When you’re under suspicion of criminal wrongdoing, you may have an urge to talk to the police to try to explain why you’re innocent. But doing so is risky. Many people who wind up convicted of a criminal offense get there by making incriminating statements to the...
While nobody in Middlesex County wants to be hit with a drug possession charge, a trafficking charge can be even worse. Massachusetts law considers drug trafficking to be a more serious crime than simple possession and punishes those convicted accordingly. Therefore,...
Have you ever gotten into a dispute with a significant other? If so, then you might know that things can escalate pretty quickly. And if you’re reading this blog post, then your disagreement may have resulted in a physical altercation that led to the police being...
There’s a lot on the line in your criminal case. So, if you put forth a haphazard defense, you’re putting yourself at risk of facing not only serious immediate penalties but also severe long-term consequences that can wreak havoc on your life for years, perhaps even...
Melanie’s Law makes Massachusetts as strict state for drunk driving, but how often is the law actually used? Melanie’s Law is one of the laws that makes Massachusetts such a strict state for drunk driving. It mandates that any offender who has been convicted two or...
Find out who can expunge their criminal record. Learn how to do it and get details about the process. The law in Massachusetts has a system in place to help anyone who has had a criminal charge. This expungement process allows a person to seal his or her criminal...
It is important for drivers to understand what rights they have when stopped at sobriety checkpoints to protect themselves from unnecessary OUI arrests. Used as a strategy to prevent or cut down on drunk driving, law enforcement agencies throughout Massachusetts often...
Marijuana may be legalized in Massachusetts, but there are still laws and regulations. Anyone who uses this plant should be aware of the laws and penalties surrounding it. Massachusetts is one of the states that has legalized the use and possession of marijuana for...
Research suggests that people can generate and honestly believe false memories of personal criminal activity, which could be a factor in false confessions. When most people in Natick think about leading causes of wrongful convictions, they may think of eyewitness...
This post discusses the background of sobriety checkpoints in the state and potential defenses to DUI charges. The Fourth Amendment of the Constitution provides for protection against unreasonable searches. In an attempt to reduce the number of drunk drivers on the...
