You can be charged with being an accessory to murder if you assist in the commission or concealment of murder. You do not have to be present at the crime scene or directly participate in the killing to be considered an accessory. Depending on your involvement, you can...
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What are the license penalties for an OUI conviction?
It is relatively common for people to underestimate the potential impact of drunk driving charges in Massachusetts. Drivers who get arrested for operating under the influence (OUI) charges are at risk of a variety of consequences, even if no crash occurs. State law...
What can you do when your driver’s license is suspended in Massachusetts?
Different reasons can lead to your driver's license being suspended in Massachusetts. These include being found responsible for three speeding tickets, refusing to submit to a lawful breathalyzer test and accumulating a total of three convictions for not having...
What are the penalties for violating a restraining order?
A restraining order is a court order that tells one person to stay away from another person to keep them safe from harassment, abuse, or threats. This order can be used to protect alleged victims of domestic violence, stalking or bullying. But what happens if the...
What are reasonable suspicion and probable cause?
There are specific standards that police officers have to meet in various situations. While they’re trained to know what standard applies and when, most people who interact with them may not have that same type of understanding. Because protecting your rights is one...
Helping your teen with a drunk driving charge
As parents, we do our best to teach our children right from wrong. We discuss the importance of never driving drunk or riding with someone who has been drinking. We ensure that they know they can always call us for a ride. However, we can’t be with them 100% of the...
What is the Massachusetts implied consent law?
Police officers performing traffic stops may issue tickets if they catch someone speeding or witness them turning without using a signal. Other times, police officers begin to suspect more serious traffic infractions and may decide to arrest someone. Those who...
Does the state have to prove motive in a murder trial?
Have you ever heard the phrase, “no motive, no crime?” It’s a popular phrase that sums up the idea that a prosecutor can’t prove a homicide case when they can’t establish a motive for the defendant to act. It’s also untrue. While motive is very important in crime...
What should drivers know about OUI checkpoints?
Police officers can arrest individuals for drunk driving when they drive poorly or fail a breath test. Operating under the influence (OUI) offenses are among the most common charges pursued in Massachusetts. People can get arrested after a basic traffic stop or a...
What is the CSI effect?
Television crime dramas, like “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,” have an enduring popularity, but their impact has gone far beyond mere entertainment. They have, in a very real way, helped reshape the public’s perception of how criminal investigations work and what...