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The Massachusetts juvenile justice system operates in parallel to the criminal justice system for adults, but with some key differences. Most importantly, the juvenile justice system provides more opportunities to avoid incarceration and the long-term damaging effects...
Raising a child is challenging, especially as your child gets older and begins doing more on their own. When your child is out with friends, you likely can’t help worrying about what they are doing and hope they are safe. Often, the last person you want to hear from...
The criminal process can feel extremely confusing and overwhelming, particularly if this is your first experience with it. Aside from the nervousness over appearing in court and worrying about what will happen to you, you might be anxiously wondering what the next...
Being accused of domestic violence can ruin your entire life. No matter the ultimate outcome, you are likely to still be labeled an “abuser” by people you knew and trusted. The stigma can follow you around for the rest of your life. A domestic violence accusation can...
When people in Boston and the surrounding areas are confronted with criminal charges—no matter what they are for—they will have questions about what happens next. People tend to maintain a vague notion of how the court system works based on watching the news, reading...
Massachusetts residents facing a criminal conviction usually focus on the more obvious consequences, such as fines and jail time. However, the impact on your career is an often-overlooked consequence of a criminal conviction. Your fines might be paid, you may have...
Having a criminal record can affect many areas of your life. It can make it harder or impossible for you to find employment, impact any professional licenses you have and create problems finding housing. Your reputation among family, friends and colleagues is also...
It matters where you get arrested for alleged drug crimes. If a drug crime is committed in certain locations, such as school zones, there are enhanced penalties in addition to the penalties imposed for the underlying drug crime. Distributing drugs near schools or...
Experts believe domestic abuse tends to worsen over time. With that in mind, lawmakers and others in Massachusetts have developed responses to domestic violence that are designed to separate the parties and prevent any further abuse. One facet of this approach is...
Household disputes are common across Massachusetts. In many instances, these disagreements result in nothing more than the exchange of some harsh words and hurt feelings. But when the matter turns physical, there can be additional ramifications. While criminal charges...