On August 27, 2024, the Supreme Judicial Court (“SJC”) of Massachusetts in the matter of Commonwealth v. Canjura, held that laws prohibiting the possession of switchblade style knives are unconstitutional under the Second Amendment of the United States Constitution. The…
Criminal Charges: Individual charged in Barnstable Superior Court for: Possession of a Sawed-Off Shotgun, in violation of M.G.L. c. 269, § 10 (c) Conspiracy to Commit Murder, in violation of M.G.L. c. 274, § 7 Conspiracy to Commit Malicious Destruction…
Criminal Charges: Truck driver charged in the Framingham District Court, Middlesex County, Massachusetts for: Assault with a Dangerous Weapon, in violation of M.G.L. c. 265, § 15B(b) Carrying a Firearm without a License, in violation of M.G.L. c. 269, §…
Criminal Charges: Woman charged in the Lowell District Court, Chelmsford, Massachusetts, Middlesex County, for: Carrying a Firearm Without a License, in violation of M.G.L. c. 269, § 10 (a) Carrying a Firearm While Intoxicated, in violation of M.G.L. c. 269,…
Criminal Charges: Juvenile charged in the Norfolk County Dedham Juvenile Court for: Carrying a Firearm Without a License, in violation of M.G.L. c. 269, § 10(a) Possession of a Firearm Without a FID Card, in violation of M.G.L. c. 269,…
Criminal Charges: Man charged in the Bristol County Taunton District Court for: Carrying a Firearm without a License, in violation of M.G.L. c. 269, § 10(a) Possession of a Firearm without a FID Card, in violation of M.G.L. c. 269,…
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…
Criminal Charges: Man charged in the Bristol County New Bedford District Court for: Failure to Stop for Police – M.G.L. c. 90, § 25 Carrying a Firearm Without a License – M.G.L. c. 269, § 10(a); and Improper Storage of…
Criminal Charges: Man charged in the Bristol County Taunton District Court for: Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Building – M.G.L. c. 269, § 12E Possession of a Firearm without a FID Card – M.G.L. c. 269, §…
Criminal Charges: Man arrested in Seekonk and charged in the Bristol County; Taunton District Court for: Possession of a Firearm without a FID Card – M.G.L. c. 269, § 10(h) Carrying a Firearm without a License – M.G.L. c. 269, §…