Firearm Enhancements in Violent Crime Sentencing in MA
When a violent crime in Massachusetts involves a gun—or when a person with qualifying prior convictions commits a firearms offense—state law can enhance the sentence.....
Can You Go Without a Lawyer for a Vandalism Charge at a Clerk Magistrate Hearing in Massachusetts?
If you’ve received a notice for a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing on a vandalism charge in Massachusetts, you may be wondering whether you need a lawyer....
Can They Really Hold You Without Bail? What Gun Defendants Need to Know
If you’re facing gun charges in Massachusetts, you could find yourself locked up without bail before you even get a chance to tell your side....
How to Fight an Armed Career Criminal Charge in Massachusetts?
If you’re facing an armed career criminal charge in Massachusetts, you’re looking at some of the most serious penalties in state law. These charges carry....
Getting Caught with a Gun While on Probation in Massachusetts
If you’re on probation in Massachusetts and get caught with an illegal firearm, you’re facing what many people call a “double whammy” – serious problems....
What to Write When Applying for Your Massachusetts License to Carry
Applying for your Massachusetts License to Carry (LTC) can feel intimidating, especially when you encounter questions that seem unclear or potentially tricky. One question that....
Appealing a Denied License to Carry: Your Guide to Superior Court Review
Appealing your denied License to Carry (LTC) in district court can feel like the end of the road. But Massachusetts law gives you one more....
What’s an Inventory Search? (And Why You Should Care)
Many people are surprised to learn that police can search your car even when they have no probable cause that there’s anything illegal inside. This....
First Time Gun Charges in Massachusetts: What You Need to Know
Having a first time gun charges in Massachusetts can feel overwhelming. Even if you have no criminal record and never used the weapon, you could....
Can I Represent Myself for a Drug Possession Charge at a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing?
Can I Represent Myself for an OUI Charge at a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing in Massachusetts?
Can I Represent Myself at a Clerk Magistrates Hearing for Larceny Charge in Massachusetts?
I Confessed to a Crime: Do I Still Have Options?
What Is “Voluntariness Doctrine” in Massachusetts Criminal Law
Can I Represent Myself for a Shoplifting Charge at a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing in Massachusetts?
Can I Represent Myself at a Clerk Magistrate’s Hearing for Assault Charge in Massachusetts?
5 Critical Mistakes to Avoid When Applying for Your Massachusetts License to Carry
