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Massachusetts Legal Developments Blog
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New Massachusetts Sex Crime Laws Could Create Challenges
Massachusetts in comparison to other states has less legislation designed to guard children against the dangers of sexual abuse. This can change, however, if pending measures pass. One pending bill would heighten the scrutiny of individuals looking for jobs…
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Three Potential Strategies for Defending Against Assault Charges
A man in Medford was arrested in November after a woman was attacked and sexually assault in Middlesex Fells Reservation. The man was subsequently charged with armed assault to murder, assault, and battery with a dangerous weapon leading to serious bodily…
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Four Facts You Should Know about Massachusetts BB Gun Regulations
A replica handgun was found on a teenager at a Boston school in November 2021. The teenager was carrying what appeared to be a pistol. The arrest occurred at Dearborn Stem Academy. The 14-year-old was arrested by school safety officers after they spotted him…
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Three Things You Should Know if You are Subject to a Search Warrant
A long-term investigation into a narcotics criminal operation resulted in law enforcement being led to Brockton where they removed heroin, cocaine, and Fentanyl. With the assistance of the Massachusetts narcotic investigation team, law enforcement disrupted a…
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Do Sexual Predator Investigations Constitute Entrapment?
Greenwich law enforcement recently charged an individual with criminal attempt at sexual contact with a minor as well as criminal attempt at sexual assault and criminal attempt at enticing a minor by computer. Each of these offenses is a felony. Detectives…
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Three Things You Must Know if Police Want to Search Your Residence
A Blackstone Police Department officer recently arrested a man on charges of trying to sell cocaine and fentanyl to an undercover police officer. The man now faces charges related to trafficking fentanyl, which is a Class A narcotic, as well as distributing…
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Three Ways to Defend Against Assault With a Deadly Weapon Charges in Massachusetts
North Adams law enforcement recently arrested a man following a shooting that occurred on State Street. Law enforcement discovered bullets from a 9 mm gun that had penetrated the walls of an apartment building. Fortunately, no one was injured in the shooting.…
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A Quick Guide to Massachusetts Firearm License Laws
At the beginning of September 2021, a road rage victim contacted 911. The victim revealed that the driver of a Ford Focus had pointed a pistol outside of the driver’s vehicle on Route 95. This report was subsequently transmitted to all nearby law enforcement.…
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How to Respond if You Have Been Charged With a Massachusetts Sex Crime
An ex-cardinal was recently arraigned on assault and battery charges in a Dedham District Court. During a hearing, the cardinal pleaded not guilty and was ordered to return to the courthouse for a pretrial hearing with several conditions set for his release.…
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Important Massachusetts K9 Laws You Should Understand
Two men in September 2021 were arrested in Tewksbury on charges of drug trafficking as well as various other offenses related to fentanyl and crack cocaine that were found in their motor vehicle. Law enforcement responded to reports of a suspicious motor…
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What You Need to Know About Massachusetts Prostitution Sting Charges
A man in Johnston was recently arrested and charged during a sting operation. The man was charged with felony human trafficking following his arrest inside of a Rockland hotel room. Law enforcement posted an online ad for sex and a female officer went…
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Why You Should Never Run From Law Enforcement
Lewiston law enforcement states that two men now face charges following a drug bust that turned into a chase. The arrest came after law enforcement responded to reports of a drug overdose and arrived to find a man in an unconscious state in a hallway. The…
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What to Do if You are Stopped by the Police While Carrying a Firearm
A Massachusetts State Police officer recently arrested a man after they found firearms in his vehicle during a routine traffic stop. The man was arrested and charged with various offenses including four counts of illegal possession of a large capacity weapon…
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Developing Defenses for Drug Trafficking
In June 2021, Massachusetts law enforcement arrested eight individuals during a drug bust that allegedly involved methamphetamine trafficking between California and New England. Law enforcement with Boston’s Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Forces seized…
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How to Respond if Questioned by Law Enforcement
Four individuals were recently arrested in connection with several robberies that occurred close to the Quincy Market and Faneuil Hall. Law enforcement reports that there were several muggings in the area over the last few weeks. These attacks have been…
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Defending Against Animal Cruelty Charges
Norfolk law enforcement recently arrested a teenager who was filmed engaging in sexual activity with a horse at Turner Hill Equestrian Stables. The 19-year-old in question handed himself over to law enforcement and was arraigned on several charges relating to…
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How a Drug Conviction Can Negatively Impact Your Future
Various drugs, as well as cash, were seized by law enforcement during “Operation Lunch Break” on June 11 when several arrests occurred in New Bedford in connection with the Geraldo Rivera Drug Trafficking Organization. The organization operated in the New…
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Strategies You Can Utilize to Fight Firearm Charges
Four Vermont men were recently arrested on gun charges following a report of a fight at a Massachusetts hotel. The charges are related to both unlawful possession of a gun and ammunition. Law enforcement states that a call was received from a man who claimed…
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False Sexual Assault Allegations
A football coach at Brockton High School was recently charged with sexually assaulting a child. Boston law enforcement later arrested the man on several charges, which included rape of a child, trafficking a person for sexual servitude, and possession of…
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Three Tips for Responding to Bank Fraud Charges
A Boston police officer in was recently indicted by a federal grand jury on bank fraud charges , one count of possession of an unregistered firearm, one count of making a firearm in violation of the National Firearms Act, one count of transferring a firearm…