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GPS MONITORING AS A CONDITION OF BAIL OR PROBATION IN MASSACHUSETTS
As a condition of a defendant’s bail or probation in Massachusetts, he or she can be ordered by the District or Superior Courts to be subject to Global Positioning Systems (GPS) monitoring. GPS monitoring is ordered in circumstances where the…
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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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Do You Need a Prostitution Defense Attorney?
For centuries, prostitution has been a part of society. Although it has been around for longer than most other professions, prostitution still remains illegal in many places. In most of the US, prostitution is a crime that comes with serious…
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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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Military Crime Reporting: The Flawed System
Military crime is back in the spotlight after the mass shooting in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Devin Patrick Kelley obtained a firearm even though he should’ve been banned. He committed a violent crime while serving in the military, and therefore shouldn’t…
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Riding a Bicycle Drunk: Operating a Vehicle While Impaired
While riding a bike while drunk is considered Operating a Vehicle While Impaired, many people don’t realize it. With the rising numbers of people riding bikes to their locations, it is something that should be known before a night out….
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Anti-Drunk Driving Tools: Tech Trends
Modern technology is constantly evolving, and Anti-drunk Driving Tools are no different. There are plenty of devices on the market which is meant to monitor your blood alcohol content. However, how accurate are they and should you use them to…
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Probation Violation By Meek Mill
Rapper Meek Mill is headed to prison, and it might surprise you to find out why. Although Meek Mill originally ended up on the wrong side of the law with a 2008 gun and drug case, his recent crimes were…
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