The Federal Gun Rights Restoration Program Is Back — But It Won’t Help Most Massachusetts Residents
The Trump administration has revived a federal program that allows prohibited persons to apply for....
Marijuana Is Legal in Massachusetts. Driving High Is Not
Yes, recreational marijuana is legal in Massachusetts since 2016. And yes, you can absolutely be....
Can a Judge Hold You Without Bail on a Sex Offense Charge in Massachusetts?
Yes — but only under specific circumstances, and the prosecution has to earn it. If....
Armed Robbery and Dangerousness: What the SJC’s Latest Ruling Means for You
The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court just issued a major decision that changes how judges can....
What Is Melanie’s Law? Massachusetts’ Lifetime Lookback Rule for OUI
In 2005, Massachusetts passed one of the toughest OUI laws in the country. It’s called....
Cahill Disposition: Your “Second Chance” for a Second OUI in Massachusetts
A Cahill disposition is a legal mechanism in Massachusetts that allows a second OUI offense....
Can You Refuse Field Sobriety Tests in Massachusetts?
Yes — field sobriety tests are completely voluntary in Massachusetts, and to refuse field sobriety....
Can You Claim Self-Defense in a Massachusetts Domestic Violence Case?
Yes — self-defense is a legitimate defense to a domestic violence charge in Massachusetts. It’s....
Massachusetts Self-Defense Law: What You Need to Know If You’re Facing Charges
If you’ve been charged with assault, manslaughter, or murder in Massachusetts after defending yourself or....
What Happens at a Clerk Magistrate Hearing for Harassment or Threat Charges in Massachusetts?
Complaints involving criminal harassment or making threats often arise from disputes that have escalated between....
Massachusetts Castle Doctrine: Your Right to Defend Your Home
Massachusetts’s castle doctrine gives you the right to defend yourself in your own home without....
What Is a Nolle Prosse or Nolle Prosequi?
A nolle prosse — formally called a nolle prosequi — is when the prosecutor decides....
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....
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....
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,....