Navigating Criminal Charges, LTC Suspensions and Trusting Your Firearms Attorney
Facing criminal charges are stressful enough, but when it involves a License to Carry (LTC) and potential loss of gun rights, the situation becomes even worse. For gun owners and concealed carry holders, understanding the critical role of a firearms attorney is essential. This guide will explore why having a specialized firearms lawyer can make […]
Massachusetts Expands Definition of Abuse to Include “Coercive Control”
Quick Overview On July 25, 2024, Governor Maura Healey signed “An Act to Prevent Abuse and Exploitation,” also known as the 2024 Mass. Acts c. 118, § 4 (H. 4744), which dramatically expands the definition of “abuse” in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 209A, Section 1. Effective September 18, 2024, this Act introduces the concept of […]
How One Man Won His Case Against Improper Storage Charges in Haverhill District Court
In May of 2023, a case in the Haverhill District Court grabbed the attention of many gun rights activists and residents in Haverhill, Boxford, Bradford, Georgetown, and Groveland. The Law Office of Matthew W. Peterson successfully secured a no probable cause finding for a client facing an improper storage charge. This blog post aims to […]
What Is Improper Storage of a Firearm in Massachusetts?
The laws surrounding the crime of improper storage of a firearm are designed to prevent gun access to children and others who should not be handling a firearm, as well as the loss and theft of a firearms. This charge can apply even if you have a license to carry a gun. If you or […]