Category: Criminal Defense
GPS Monitoring is a Search Protected Under 4th Amendment in MA
Under current Massachusetts law, any person convicted of a sex offense is subject to GPS monitoring for the duration of their probation. However, that will all change following a recent 7-0 ruling, wherein the Supreme Judicial Court [SJC] held that…
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Criminal Justice Reform: The Issues and Solutions
In the US, there are many problems with the criminal justice system. It’s such a troubled system that all you need to do is turn on the news to hear about injustice. In an attempt to bring an end to…
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Legal Advice for Arson Charges
As far as criminal charges go, arson is quite serious. Arson charges can result in serious penalties that permanently affect your life. However, facing the charges doesn’t mean that all is lost. You might be able to fight the charges…
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Confession Coercion: The Law Enforcement Angle
When the police arrest and interrogate someone, they have certain rules that they need to follow. A failure to follow these rules is a breach of justice. However, some police officers break the rules. One way that they do so…
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Age of Consent Differences in the US: Do You Need a Sex Crime Lawyer?
In the US, laws vary on a state by state basis. This can make understanding the laws about certain crimes difficult. You could live in one state but commit a crime in another, and face those state’s penalties for breaking…
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Wrongful Imprisonment: When the Criminal Justice System Fails
Our criminal justice system is not without flaws. Although there are safeguards in place to prevent wrongful imprisonment, there’s no way to guarantee that an innocent person doesn’t get put behind bars. In fact, it happens more often than it…
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Having the Right Attorney Can Improve Your Odds of Winning Your Case
When you need to face a judge or jury in court, you can’t do it alone. There’s a lot at stake, and fighting your charges takes education, experience, and more. For anyone with legal troubles, finding a lawyer is a…
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Massachusetts Felonies VS Misdemeanors
In Massachusetts and many other states, there are a few different types of crimes. Two of those types are felonies and misdemeanors. But many people don’t understand the difference between the two. Here’s a closer look at how Massachusetts felonies…
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