Category: Criminal Law

A LEGAL EVOLUTION: WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN’T DO WITH MARIJUANA IN MASSACHUSETTS

By: Cara Kuzmiski| Law Clerk Massachusetts has been progressively taking a more liberal view on the use and regulation of marijuana within the state over the past eight years. In [...]

Trying to “catch’em all” is not a valid defense to trespass and the other risks…

By: Attorney Dina M. Swanson| Partner It’s all the rage right now. You see people walking around staring at their smart phones or posting on social media their latest capture [...]

PRIVACY IN THE DIGITAL AGE

By: Attorney Kevin J. O’Malley | Partner In a widely publicized case brought by the Department of Justice against Apple, Inc. in the United States District Court for the Central [...]

Important Information you need to know when charged with Operating Under the Influence (OUI) in…

By: Kate A. Messinger | Associate Facing a charge of Operating under the Influence can be frightening and confusing and it is important to understand that you have rights and [...]

Has your child suffered injuries from lead paint?

Patricia Alexandre, Esq.| Law Clerk Families moving into an older home with children under the age of six should be extremely cautious of lead paint. Hundreds of young children are [...]

The potential criminal and civil consequences of Cyberbullying in Massachusetts

Kate A. Desmond | Associate Throughout the country, and in Massachusetts, students in schools have always felt the effects of bullying. Unfortunately, today, the internet and social media have spawned [...]

Stop and Search Of A Vehicle- Are You Required To Consent?

It is common knowledge that in order for police to search an individual’s home, they need a warrant or probable cause before they can enter the premises. Many people are [...]

Can You Avoid Pretrial Detention?

Worldwide, nearly 10 million people charged with crimes will be detained in the time period leading up to their trials. This process has been one that has come under review [...]

Failed Breathalyzer Test- What Next?

Massachusetts is known for its strict laws regarding operating under the influence or driving while intoxicated (OUI, DUI). These laws may result in implications that could affect you for quite [...]

Understanding Consequences When Making Plea Agreements

When someone is brought up on criminal charges, in most cases a plea agreement will be offered to the defendant to lighten the consequences somehow if they are to plead [...]