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May 15
Image of an ear in a wall, symbolizing Massachusetts wiretapping bill.

Updated Massachusetts Wiretapping Bill Unveiled at State House Meeting

Criminal justice reform has been on everyone's minds in Massachusetts, including Governor Charlie Baker. Earlier this month, Gov. Baker and Attorney General Maura Healey presented a new Massachusetts wiretapping bill for consideration at a State House news conference that would modernize the 1968 wiretapping statute currently on the books. Here's... read more →
May 01
Image of an employer reviewing a resume after learning about Massachusetts' new CORI law amendments.

Massachusetts’ New CORI Law Amendments

Our state has a database of criminal records that are accessible by potential employers in some cases. It is called the Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) system. Last week, the Department of Criminal Justice Information Services (DCJIS) amended CORI regulations. In this post, we will discuss the recent changes. What... read more →
Apr 15
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UMass Men’s Basketball Coaching Staff at the Center of Lawsuit

Back in December, a woman brought a lawsuit against four members of the University of Massachusetts men's basketball coaching staff. She claims they held her against her will until she promised to keep quiet about other criminal activity happening in their circle. One person named in the suit is recently-fired... read more →
Apr 01
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Massachusetts Police Officer Latest Example of Dashcam Controversy

The use of dashboard cameras (aka dashcam) and audio recorders and whether or not they should be required for police enforcement officials if such officers could be trusted to administer this evidence lawfully, and other questions has been heavily speculated about in recent years. Opponents of mandatory arrest recordings state... read more →
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Feb 15
Image of a pair of handcuffs among various drugs

Massachusetts’ Lingering Criminal Justice Scandals

Over the last few years, two major drug-testing scandals have marred the reputation of the Massachusetts state criminal justice system and strained the resources of prosecutors. Two individuals who worked as drug testing chemists for the state are responsible for over 40,000 tainted or falsified drug samples that were used... read more →
Feb 01
Red marijuana DUI stop sign

Can You Get an OUI for Driving While Stoned?

On January 6th, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court held a hearing to review the details of a case that could have drastic consequences for drivers stopped while under the influence of marijuana. Its central question: Does failure to adequately perform each component of the field sobriety test mean that a... read more →
Jan 15
Man scaling prison wall emphasizes need for criminal defense attorney

21st Century Servitude? Prisoners Have Rights, Too

Bristol County Sheriff Thomas Hodgson has a suggestion for our men and women in (orange) uniform: help President-elect Donald Trump build his much-talked-about wall along the Mexican border. In fact, Hodgson went as far as to say he "can think of no other project that would have such a positive... read more →
Jan 01
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We’re Nothing Without Our Clients

Time, as they say, has a habit of flying by, and 2016 proved no different. With all that happened in the last 365 days, you'd be forgiven for feeling thankful 2017 has finally arrived. As this is our first blog post since The Year We Won't Soon Forget ended, attorney Thomas... read more →