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,...
Year: 2022
What is Massachusetts’ self-defense law?
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...
Fight to avoid criminal conviction and these penalties
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...
What is Melanie’s Law, and does it work?
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...
Who can get a criminal record expunged?
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...
What rights do Massachusetts drivers have at sobriety checkpoints?
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...
What are the marijuana laws and penalties of Massachusetts?
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...
Study highlights potential for false confessions in Massachusetts cases
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...
Sobriety checkpoints in Massachusetts
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...
How to use an ignition interlock device
Ignition interlock devices may be required in order to drive again after being convicted of Operating Under the Influence offenses in Massachusetts. The consequences of an OUI conviction in Massachusetts may include many things and have an impact on drivers for a long...
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