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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...
Being accused of any crime in Massachusetts can have a major impact on your personal and professional life, and it gets much worse following a conviction. Any criminal conviction should be taken seriously, but it’s important to understand how the law ranks the...
Looking at your criminal case in its totality can quickly become overwhelming. At first glance, the prosecution’s case may seem insurmountable, and your future may feel like it is in jeopardy. However, by educating yourself about the major phases of a criminal case,...
When a person is apprehended on suspicion of a crime, the whole arresting procedure can be overwhelming. Appearing in court, however, can be even more intimidating. For many people who are either going through this again or for the first time, not knowing what the...
If you’re facing criminal charges, then your primary concern is probably the potential penalties that you’re facing. There’s good reason for that concern, too. After all, depending on the criminal charges that you’re up against, you could be hit with extensive jail or...
There’s a lot at stake when drug charges are levied against you. A criminal conviction, after all, can affect nearly every aspect of your life, from your freedom to your ability to obtain gainful employment and stable housing. With so much on the line, you need to...
Some people think that if they dabble with what they believe are harmless drugs, that they are not doing anything wrong. This may be especially true if they are homeowners who hold down a well-paying job and support their family and only use drugs for a bit of “fun”...