Boston Criminal Defense Blog
Mugshot galleries may soon be a thing of the past
Those in Massachusetts who enjoy reading crime news may be interested in a new policy being enacted in many newsrooms. Certain news outlets are choosing to no longer use online mugshot galleries. Because of the pervasiveness of the internet, many people feel that...
Paper examines way to combat implicit bias
Some people may get a fairer trial in Massachusetts if their potential jurors are first instructed regarding race bias and other biases based on stereotypes. An article that appeared in the Seattle Journal for Social Justice by an Arizona assistant federal public...
Appeals Court upholds conviction in 1994 murder case
The Massachusetts Appeals Court has ruled to uphold the conviction of a man who was found guilty in 2017 of shooting and killing an 18-year-old Norton man in February 1994. The Plymouth County District Attorney's Office reported that the court’s unpublished opinion on...
Prosecutors call Massachusetts double homicide an ambush
Prosecutors in Massachusetts say that a 39-year-old man shot and killed a father and his son on the night of Jan. 10 without warning in an attack they described as an ambush. Police have yet to identify a motive for the double homicide, but they say the crime scene is...
Fewer juveniles charged with crimes after criminal justice reform
The prospect of your child facing criminal prosecution can be scary. Contact with the juvenile justice system could set the stage for ongoing legal troubles, according to the director of the Office of the Child Advocate. She noted that most young people accused of...
Understanding OUI charges in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, drunk driving penalties can be serious. In 2005, a law known as Melanie's Law increased the sanctions that people could experience if they are convicted of operating under the influence, or OUI. While drunk driving charges are the most common cause...
The process of charging a person with a crime
If an individual in Massachusetts is taken into custody, there is no guarantee that he or she will be charged with a crime. In some cases, a prosecutor may decide to drop the charge after reading the police report. It is also possible that a judge determines that...
A few of the most popular drug possession defenses
A criminal defense attorney may help a Massachusetts resident who has been charged with possession of drugs, either with the intent to sell or for their own personal use. Here are a few of the most common defenses that an attorney might use to help their client. One...
Mass shooting totals vary but all numbers make 2019 a record year
Anyone in Massachusetts who paid some attention to the news in 2019 likely noted the frequency of mass shootings. Some researchers define mass shootings as events that result in the killing of four or more people. Others alter this definition slightly to include...
Know your Sixth Amendment rights when accused of a violent crime
Being accused of, or charged with, committing a violent crime is arguably the most traumatic event a person can face. Such charges put not just your freedom, but also your entire way of life, at risk. You will want to do everything possible to fight these charges.Your...
