When a vehicle is pulled over by law enforcement, it is not uncommon for the police to ask passengers for identification. However, as a passenger, you are not obligated by law to provide your license or identification to the police unless you are suspected of
The Bill of Rights refers to the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. It was added to the Constitution shortly after its ratification in order to address concerns raised by the Anti-Federalists, who felt that the original Constitution did not sufficiently protect individual
The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC, the highest Court in Massachusetts) has recently issued a ruling on the case of Commonwealth v. Hallinan in which it found that breathalyzer testing machines were improperly calibrated. This could result in tens of thousands of convictions being overturned and/or
Field sobriety tests are a common tool used by law enforcement officers to determine whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol. In Massachusetts, if you are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, you may be asked to perform a field sobriety test.
Assault is a serious crime that involves intentionally causing or attempting to cause harm to another person. When the assault is carried out with a weapon or causes serious bodily injury, it is known as aggravated assault. In Massachusetts, aggravated assault is a felony offense
It’s easy for attorneys to take for granted the knowledge they have regarding a criminal arraignment. After all, they may find themselves in court several times a week, so the process is second nature to them. Unless you have been involved in a criminal legal
The phrase ‘burden of proof’ refers to which party—the defense or prosecution—is responsible for providing evidence of a crime. In most court cases, the party filing the claim carries the burden of proof. In a criminal case, this generally falls to the prosecution. The burden
Routine Traffic Stops? No Such Thing Most of us who drive will at some point be pulled over by police for a traffic stop. It is so common that many people know what to do from a young age, perhaps listening to a pulled-over parent
Before heading out to participate in a protest, it’s a good idea to have a firm grasp of your legal rights. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is a part of the United States Bill of Rights that protects freedom of speech, freedom of
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced that effective April 1, 2020, all passenger plate registrations and vehicle inspections that expired in March or will expire in April have been extended for sixty days. For more information, please visit the RMV website for more
When a vehicle is pulled over by law enforcement, it is not uncommon for the police to ask passengers for identification. However, as a passenger, you are not obligated by law to provide your license or identification to the police unless you are suspected of
The Bill of Rights refers to the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. It was added to the Constitution shortly after its ratification in order to address concerns raised by the Anti-Federalists, who felt that the original Constitution did not sufficiently protect individual
The Supreme Judicial Court (SJC, the highest Court in Massachusetts) has recently issued a ruling on the case of Commonwealth v. Hallinan in which it found that breathalyzer testing machines were improperly calibrated. This could result in tens of thousands of convictions being overturned and/or
Field sobriety tests are a common tool used by law enforcement officers to determine whether a driver is under the influence of alcohol. In Massachusetts, if you are pulled over on suspicion of drunk driving, you may be asked to perform a field sobriety test.
Assault is a serious crime that involves intentionally causing or attempting to cause harm to another person. When the assault is carried out with a weapon or causes serious bodily injury, it is known as aggravated assault. In Massachusetts, aggravated assault is a felony offense
It’s easy for attorneys to take for granted the knowledge they have regarding a criminal arraignment. After all, they may find themselves in court several times a week, so the process is second nature to them. Unless you have been involved in a criminal legal
The phrase ‘burden of proof’ refers to which party—the defense or prosecution—is responsible for providing evidence of a crime. In most court cases, the party filing the claim carries the burden of proof. In a criminal case, this generally falls to the prosecution. The burden
Routine Traffic Stops? No Such Thing Most of us who drive will at some point be pulled over by police for a traffic stop. It is so common that many people know what to do from a young age, perhaps listening to a pulled-over parent
Before heading out to participate in a protest, it’s a good idea to have a firm grasp of your legal rights. The First Amendment to the United States Constitution is a part of the United States Bill of Rights that protects freedom of speech, freedom of
The Massachusetts Registry of Motor Vehicles (RMV) announced that effective April 1, 2020, all passenger plate registrations and vehicle inspections that expired in March or will expire in April have been extended for sixty days. For more information, please visit the RMV website for more
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