Gun and Drugs: Why This Combination Creates the Most Serious Charges in Massachusetts
Being caught with both a gun and drugs in Massachusetts creates a perfect storm of criminal liability. This combination triggers some of the harshest penalties....
Does a Clerk Magistrate Hearing Appear on Your Criminal Record in Massachusetts?
If you received a summons for a clerk magistrate hearing, you probably have one big question: Will a clerk magistrate hearing appear on my record?....
What Is An Arraignment In Massachusetts?
Facing criminal charges is scary and overwhelming. If you or a loved one has been arrested or received a criminal complaint in Massachusetts, one of....
Green Card Interview Goes Wrong? Here’s What Happens Next
A difficult green card interview does not always end with an immediate decision. In many cases, USCIS reviews the file after the interview, checks documents,....
Stokes Interview: What to Expect When USCIS Suspects Marriage Fraud
If your marriage-based green card interview did not go smoothly, or if USCIS has concerns about the legitimacy of your marriage, you may be called....
Entry Without Inspection and Green Card Eligibility: What You Need to Know
If you entered the United States without going through an official port of entry, you may have heard that getting a green card eligibility is....
How to Prepare for Your Marriage Green Card Interview in 2026
The marriage green card interview is the final—and often most nerve-wracking—step in the process. With USCIS officers increasingly focused on fraud detection, preparation is more....
Does Massachusetts Have the Worst Gun Laws in the Country?
I hear this question all the time. And I’ve got a unique perspective on it. I started my legal career in Alabama. Down there, you....
Where Your Gun Is Found Matters: Home vs. Outside in Massachusetts
If you’re facing gun charges in Massachusetts, one question can shape your entire case: where your gun is found? The difference between having an unlicensed....
Mandatory Green Card Interviews Are Back
If you are applying for a marriage-based green card in 2025, prepare to attend an in-person mandatory green card interview. The era of interview waivers....
Why You Should Never Talk to Police Without a Lawyer
When police call and say they “just want to talk,” it feels harmless. They tell you they’re trying to get to the bottom of an....
Can I Be Placed in Removal Proceedings After Filing I-130?
If you’re filing a family-based green card petition, you may assume that once your I-130 is approved, you’re protected from deportation. That assumption could be....
What Happens If the Police Don’t Act on My LTC Application Within 40 Days?
If the police don’t act on your LTC application within 40 days, you don’t automatically get approved—but you do gain the right to file an....
ICE Arrests at Marriage Green Card Interviews: What Couples Need to Know in 2026
Beginning in November 2025, ICE arrests of applicants occurred during routine marriage-based green card interviews at USCIS field offices—a practice that immigration attorneys describe as....
What Municipalities Can — and Can’t — Do When Regulating Dogs in Massachusetts
Cities and towns in Massachusetts hold important responsibilities when it comes to protecting the public from dangerous or nuisance dogs. But their authority is not....
2026 Immigration Law Update: What Trump’s Second Term Means for Your Case
The 2026 immigration regulations have undergone significant updates, which may impact various categories of applicants. With Donald Trump serving as the 47th president as of....
LTC Suspensions and Commitments in Massachusetts
Automatic Disqualification After Mental Health or Substance Commitments LTC suspension issues often arise when a person becomes legally ineligible to hold a License to Carry.....
Grand Jury Practice in Massachusetts: Frequently Asked Questions
Grand jury proceedings are a unique part of the criminal justice process, especially for serious felony charges in Massachusetts. Unlike a trial jury (sometimes called....