Federal authorities in Massachusetts announced that they had busted a notorious Boston-based street gang on June 16. A total of 26 alleged gang members were taken into custody and are facing numerous federal charges. Six more have warrants for their arrests. The...
Month: June 2020
Home invasion suspect taken into custody in Boston
Police in Massachusetts took a man into custody on the afternoon of June 14 in connection with a home invasion in Worcester County. The 25-year-old Framingham resident faces a raft of felony charges including counts of attempted murder, armed home invasion, assault...
Leading questions in criminal defense cases
In Massachusetts courtrooms and others around the country, it is not uncommon for attorneys to ask questions to witnesses that are considered leading. By definition, a leading question is one in which the attorney uses specific words and phrases that lead the witness...
Why penalties may be enhanced in DUI cases
Those who drive while impaired in Massachusetts could face stiff criminal penalties. These punishments could be enhanced based on the facts of a specific case. For instance, if an individual had a blood alcohol content of .15% or higher, they may be subject to a...