A district court judge has ordered that an 18-year-old Massachusetts man accused of murder should remain in custody at the Essex County Correctional Facility. The man was denied bail during an April 9 arraignment hearing that was held using teleconferencing technology...
One Massachusetts man is arguing that the criminal charges he is facing in the death of another man in 2018 are unjust and exaggerated. The man pleaded not guilty to charges of murder, and his attorney is saying that he should be instead charged with manslaughter. His...
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...
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...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...
Massachusetts remains one of the puritanical states in the nation, even in these modern times. While many cities in the state have specific ordinances that govern what is and is not allowed in terms of alcohol, there exist many state laws that residents or visitors...
