Law enforcement involves itself with many drug trafficking investigations, sometimes leading to a high-profile bust. Recently, police in Fall River made headlines after a month-long investigation reportedly led to the recovery of 5 pounds of fentanyl and more than...
On July 21, a former Massachusetts property owner pleaded not guilty to charges of larceny and embezzlement. The defendant, who owns a payroll services firm, is accused of failing to pay taxes on behalf of her clients for several years. According to a local news...
A Massachusetts man has been charged in connection with the July 3 stabbings of a 41-year-old Montague man and his 39-year-old wife. Both victims suffered life-threatening injuries in the attack. The male victim succumbed to his wounds two days later. His wife remains...
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...
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...
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...
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...
When Massachusetts residents plead not guilty to DUI or other criminal charges, the next step in the process is usually what is known as a preliminary or pretrial hearing. This is often referred to as a trial that takes place before a trial, but the two procedures...
The Fourth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution limits when law enforcement in Massachusetts can intrude on people's privacy. Generally, police need a judge to approve a search warrant before searching a person's property. In the absence of a search warrant, the law...
Police in Massachusetts have taken a man into custody in connection with a deadly March 16 shooting in Hampden County and several other violent crimes. The 22-year-old Springfield resident was denied bail when he appeared in Holyoke District Court on March 25. He...
