Sealing Your Criminal Record in Massachusetts

Sealing Your Criminal Record in Massachusetts

Creation of a Criminal Record A defendant’s Massachusetts state criminal record or Criminal Offender Record Information (“CORI”) is created when charges are filed, and the defendant is arraigned. Once arraigned, the charges will appear on the defendant’s CORI. When certain…

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ShotSpotter Technology

What Is ShotSpotter Technology?

A ShotSpotter is a form of technology used by police to detect gunfire in densely populated urban areas. This alert system uses acoustic sensors that are installed or placed around a designated area to notify and detect gunshots. Id. The…

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Shot Spotter Alert Evidence in Firearms Cases

Shot Spotter Alert Evidence in Firearms Cases

The Growing Use of Shot Spotter Technology in Criminal Prosecution Shot Spotter evidence is growing in popularity across the United States in the criminal prosecution of firearm offenses. What is Shot Spotter? Understanding the Gunfire Alert System Shot Spotter is…

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Challenging Photo Array Identification Procedures

Challenging Photo Array Identification Procedures

When trying to identify a crime suspect, police may conduct out-of-court identification procedures such as lineups, face-to-face identifications, or photo arrays.   The photo array identification procedure is where a law enforcement officer attempts to identify a suspect by displaying a…

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Requirement in Proving Receiving Stolen Property Cases

Requirement in Proving Receiving Stolen Property Cases

In criminal law, knowledge is an important legal element required to prove that someone has knowingly received stolen property.   In order order to be found guilty of the crime, receiving stolen property, the following legal elements must be established…

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