Domestic violence is a treated very harshly in Massachusetts. Technically there is supposed to a zero tolerance policy for domestic violence. So if a fight gets out of hand and a partner, a spouse or a neighbor calls the police, the police will actively investigate the case. Police are trained to make certain observations such… Read More

If you have been arrested for OUI in Massachusetts, (Massachusetts calls all drunk driving OUI meaning Operating Under the Influence, it is the same as DUI or DWI) chances are the arresting police officer has asked you the to do the nine step walk and turn test. The nine step walk and turn test is… Read More

According to a U.S. Supreme Court ruling, prosecutors who refuse to show any evidence at a trial due to the unavailability of witnesses will not get a chance to have a retrial. The U.S. Supreme Court has granted certiorari on Tuesday in a case involving Esteban Martinez, a defendant who faced charges of mob action… Read More

With college tuition on the rise, increasingly more students are turning to federal financial aid programs to help pay for college. Federal student financial aid is heavy regulated and the results of a drug conviction are treated harshly. A criminal conviction for either illegal drug possession or distribution of drugs affects whether your eligible for… Read More

Police throughout the U.S. are using a new technology called StingRay to snoop on cellular phone calls and text messages. Unfortunately, they do not always obtain a warrant when utilizing this intrusive technology. The StingRay operates by replicating a cellular tower, forcing cellular phones in its space to reveal their identities and send transmissions to… Read More

Fred, the Gulfport, MS, police dog is looking for a new line of work. He was unceremoniously dismissed from his position as drug-sniffing dog following allegations that he was too lazy to do the job right. Gulfport police returned the Belgian Malinois to his training facility at US K-9 Unlimited at Kaplan, LA. Gulfport Police… Read More

Because of sloppy hand writing, a would be bank robber may have written his own ticket to jail.According to the police in Antioch, California at the Wells Fargo Banking Center, Jamal Garrett, handed an almost illegible note to a teller. Because of the poor penmanship, the teller took it to her manager to make sense… Read More

A Criminal Conviction And Your Job To get the best possible fit for a position, a company will use various methods to obtain a full background of the person applying for a job. A criminal conviction can have dire consequences on your job prospects, but it’s important to be knowledgeable about the hiring process. Massachusetts… Read More

How a Criminal Convictions May Impact Your Massachusetts Gun Rights If you’re convicted of a crime in Massachusetts, it could prevent you from owning or possessing a firearm. Massachusetts has some of the strictest restrictions on gun ownership in the nation, and a criminal offense on your record may disqualify you from having having a… Read More

When the constitutions were framed for both the United States and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a trial by jury was considered an essential element. Jury trials help protect the innocent and convict the guilty. Serving on a jury is both a privilege and a responsibility. If you have received a summons for jury duty, there… Read More