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Jul 22
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What Does “Not Guilty” Really Mean?

Let’s get something straight here: “not guilty” does not mean “innocent.” The two are very different terms and are often confused by those who don’t fully understand the law. Needless to say, Massachusetts state laws are complicated. When someone is declared “not guilty” in court, it doesn’t always mean they’re innocent. Unfortunately,... read more →
Jul 15
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You’ve Been Caught Drinking — Now What?

It's important to remember what to do (and not do) if you find yourself pulled over after a night of drinking. A Massachusetts officer may arrest you for DWI, even during a routine traffic stop, if she or he has reason to believe you've been driving while intoxicated. The most... read more →
Jul 08
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Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Marijuana Decriminalization

It is important to remember that decriminalization of marijuana is not the same as the legalization of marijuana. Decriminalization simply means that Massachusetts has amended its marijuana law(s) to make certain acts illegal, but not subject to prosecution. In other words, Bay State residents in possession of small amounts of marijuana will not be... read more →
Jul 01
Glass of alcohol with car keys.

OUI/DUI Defense in the State of Massachusetts

Massachusetts prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle by drivers with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of .08 percent or higher. Massachusetts state law includes lower BAC limits for drivers under the age of 18 (.02) and commercial drivers (.04). The Bay State has stringent laws governing drunk driving, and... 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 →