Charged with Rape in Massachusetts? Here’s What You’re Actually Facing.
Few charges carry the weight — legally and personally — that allegations of rape in Massachusetts do. The law isn’t a single statute. It’s a....
Falsely Accused of Rape in Massachusetts? Read This Before You Do Anything Else.
A rape accusation can upend your life in a single phone call. Even if the allegation is entirely false, the criminal justice system will not....
Can a Minor Criminal Charge Derail Your College Career in Boston?
Yes — but only if you let it. A minor criminal charge like an OUI, shoplifting arrest, or drug possession can threaten your academic standing,....
Can Police Take Your Blood Without Consent in a Massachusetts OUI?
If you’ve been stopped for a Massachusetts OUI, you might already know you have the right to refuse a breathalyzer. But what about a blood....
Assault and Battery at a Clerk Magistrate Hearing in Massachusetts
If you have been notified of an assault and battery at clerk magistrate hearing, you have a critical opportunity that most people do not fully....
Drug Possession At Clerk Magistrate Hearing In Massachusetts: What You Need To Know
If you have been summoned for drug possession at clerk magistrate hearing in Massachusetts, you are not alone—and you are not without options. For many....
Disturbing the Peace and Trespassing at a Clerk Magistrate Hearing
Two of the most common misdemeanor charges handled through the clerk magistrate hearing process in Massachusetts are disturbing the peace and trespassing. If you have....
Private Citizen Criminal Complaints: What to Know Whether You’re Filing One or Facing One
In Massachusetts, you don’t need to be a police officer to initiate a criminal case. Under G.L. c. 218, § 35A, any private citizen can....
Can You Carry a Firearm While Drinking in Massachusetts?
Yes, drinking while carrying a firearm can result in criminal charges in Massachusetts. Under MGL c. 269, § 10H, carrying a loaded firearm while intoxicated....
Can Charges Be Dropped at a Clerk Magistrate Hearing?
Yes. A clerk magistrate in Massachusetts has the authority to decline to issue a criminal complaint — even when probable cause exists. This is one....
How to Properly Store Your Gun in Massachusetts
If you own a firearm in Massachusetts, you need to understand how to properly store your gun in Massachusetts — or risk criminal charges, fines,....
How Is Alimony Calculated in Massachusetts?
If alimony is on the table in your Massachusetts divorce, you’re probably wondering: how is alimony calculated? Is there a formula? The answer is: sort....
What is Discovery in a Divorce? Depositions, Interrogatories, and Requests for Production Explained
If you’re going through a divorce in Massachusetts, you’ve probably heard the word “discovery” come up and wondered what it actually means for your case.....
Federal Appeals Court Upholds Maine’s 72-Hour Gun Waiting Period — What It Means for the Second Amendment
A federal appeals court just issued one of the most significant Second Amendment rulings in recent memory — and it could shape how courts across....
A First-Time Offender’s Guide to Clerk Magistrate Hearings in Massachusetts
If you have been accused of a crime in Massachusetts but were not arrested, you may be entitled to a proceeding known as a clerk....