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
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
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
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
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
Frequently Asked Questions: Your Massachusetts Summons Arraignment
Massachusetts summons arraignment notices can raise immediate questions. If you’ve received a summons for an arraignment in the mail, that envelope contains your case number,
Your Arsenal After Indictment: Five Weapons Massachusetts Gives You to Fight Back
An indictment feels like defeat. A grand jury met in secret, heard the Commonwealth’s evidence, and decided there is probable cause that you committed a
A Holiday Guide to Understanding Criminal Conspiracy
Look at the image above. What do you see? If you said “a Christmas tree,” you’re right—even though there’s no actual tree in the picture.
The Strategic Power of Jury Instructions: A Missed Opportunity in Criminal Defense
The value of jury instructions in criminal trials cannot be overstated, yet too many defense attorneys treat them as an afterthought. This represents a fundamental
Understanding Jury Selection: The Critical First Step in Your Trial
When you decide to take your criminal case to trial, the first crucial step happens before the trial technically begins: jury selection. This process, sometimes