When a student on a Boston-area campus faces a sexual assault allegation, it often triggers two separate proceedings at once: an internal Title IX investigation and a state criminal case. Students often face an uphill battle to protect their reputations and futures in...
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What are the consequences of a domestic violence accusation?
Depending on what happens after the accusation, you may face criminal charges, court-ordered restrictions and consequences that reach into other parts of your life. Here are some of the consequences that may follow a domestic violence accusation in Massachusetts. You...
College nights, criminal mornings: The 7 Boston‑area arrests we see every fall (and how to avoid them)
Fall brings tens of thousands of students back to campuses across Massachusetts. A busy night out near BU, BC or Harvard can quickly shift from a simple mistake to a serious legal problem. Knowing the most frequent municipal charges helps students protect their...
AirTags, GPS trackers, and stalking in Massachusetts: When cool tech becomes a crime
Small, cheap tracking devices such as Apple AirTags often appear in Massachusetts family disputes. Repeatedly using a hidden GPS tracker to monitor a car or personal item without consent can contribute to a pattern of conduct that triggers strict criminal harassment...
Stop the record before it starts: How to avoid a juvenile arraignment in Massachusetts
Many parents assume that a juvenile’s criminal defense legal battle begins at arraignment, but in Massachusetts, the most important opportunity to protect a child’s reputation and future often comes before that first court date. With the right approach, some cases can...










