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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...
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...