Many people expect children to make mistakes before they reach adulthood. While many of these mistakes typically do not have lasting consequences, some can be quite severe depending on the specific situation. For example, if a juvenile drives under the influence and...
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Massachusetts man facing murder charges after mother’s death
Challenging times do not have to be viewed as impossible to get through. Certainly, some situations are more serious than others, such as facing a murder charges, but even individuals in this type of difficult scenario have options for working toward a favorable...
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...
Drug offenses and their consequences in Massachusetts
Lawmakers in the state of Massachusetts are typically slow to embrace the rest of the nation's tolerance attitude toward some substances. For example, the possession of marijuana can still land you in seriously hot water if you have not acquired a criminal defense...
Juvenile crimes: Police must use caution when questioning minors
Protecting your children's rights when the authorities suspect they have participated in juvenile crimes begins during questioning. According to the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, the frontal lobes of a human being are the last areas of the brain...
Criminal defense: Domestic violence claims can wreck your world
Unfortunately, domestic violence is a sad and tragic problem in all of the United States. Personal relationships are complex, with the power to bring many emotions -- some positive and some negative -- to the surface. Love, although sweet and joyful at times, can turn...
What is the difference between assault and assault and battery?
Assault and assault and battery are both examples of violent crimes, but they are two distinct and separate offenses in the eyes of the law. Those with little or no experience in the legal system often confuse the two crimes. However, if you are facing either of these...
What happens when juveniles violate a probation order?
At one time, Massachusetts law had a harsh approach to matters surrounding juvenile crimes. Young residents in legal trouble could expect harsh penalties if a court deemed it necessary. In recent years, Massachusetts reformed its juvenile justice system and...