Understanding the Consequences of a Sex Crime Conviction In the Massachusetts criminal justice system, when a defendant is convicted of a sex crime, whether by guilty plea or guilty verdict after trial, he or she is subject to the collateral…
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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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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…
Read MoreCriminal Charges: Man charged in the New Bedford District Court for: Assault and Battery on a Family / Household Member, in violation of M.G.L. c. 265, § 13M(a) City, State, County and Court: Fairhaven, Massachusetts, Bristol County New Bedford District…
Read MoreCriminal Charges: Man charged in the Fall River District Court, Bristol County, Massachusetts for: Larceny Under $1,200, in violation of M.G.L. c. 266, § 30(1) Larceny from a Building, in violation of M.G.L. c. 266, § 20 Case Overview: Police…
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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…
Read MoreCriminal Charges: Woman charged in the New Bedford District Court, New Bedford, Massachusetts, for: Assault and Battery with a Dangerous Weapon, in violation of M.G.L. c. 265, § 15A(b) Assault and Battery on a Family / Household Member, in violation…
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Massachusetts Law on Vehicle Inspections and Grace Period Under Massachusetts law, every owner or operator of a vehicle that is newly acquired in the Commonwealth must submit the vehicle for inspection within seven days of the date when the vehicle…
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Under the Sixth Amendment to the United States Constitution, criminal defendants are afforded the constitutional right to legal counsel. The Right to Counsel and Effective Representation The right to counsel includes the right to the attorney of choice if the…
Read MoreCriminal Charges: Indiana resident charged in Falmouth District Court, Barnstable County, Massachusetts for: Discharging a Firearm within 500 Feet of a Building, M.G.L. c. 269, § 12E Possession of a Large Capacity Firearm, M.G.L. c. 269, § 10(m) Possession of…
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