Category Archives: Criminal Defense
“Anything You Say, Can, and Will, be Used Against You”
The above phrase is well-known by most Americans. It is part of the Miranda Warnings, a statement that must be given by law enforcement when one is arrested on suspicion of committing a crime. And, as any criminal defense attorney can attest, it is not a threat, but a promise. Criminal trials are full… Read More »
Criminal Reform in 2018
Being charged with a crime is an earth-shattering experience. Typically, the belief for the suspect is that his/her world is being turned upside down. Thoughts immediately turn to how the suspect will get through this situation, including how to address family and home repercussions. Typically, it is not the first thought to engage the… Read More »
Can the Commonwealth Search a Digital Camera without a Warrant?
One of the main protections set forth in the Constitution, is the right against unlawful searches and seizures of both person and property. Most often, this protection manifests as the requirement that a governmental entity obtain warrant before arresting an individual or seizing his/her property. Owing to this protection, the procedure of obtaining a… Read More »
Court Ignores Reality of Substance Addiction
The prevalence of substance addiction has become more well-known lately. Much has been made of the effect of opioid addiction on individuals recently, and there are always stories of those addicted to cocaine, heroin, and their many by-products. Unfortunately, it seems as if these substance addictions will always be present. In some cases, individuals… Read More »
When the Government Violates Your Rights
Living in an organized society means accepting the rule of law that establishes what behavior is and is not acceptable. As an example, one understands that is not permitted to take another’s life, and that, if he/she does, he/she will face the consequences of imprisonment, for perhaps the rest of his/her natural life, up… Read More »
Newly-Discovered Evidence, and other Grounds for Retrials
Being convicted of a felony is a major life-changing event. The single fact that a convicted felon will spend at least one year in prison will substantially interfere with his/her life, as well as the lives of those who may depend upon that person. Unfortunately, not all convictions are justified, and exculpatory evidence may… Read More »
Reasonable Suspicion to Conduct a Traffic Stop in Massachusetts
Encounters with law enforcement, no matter how benign, can be a nerve-wracking affair for individuals. The mere fact that law enforcement could cite an individual with a crime is enough for that individual to be nervous when speaking to law enforcement, and this nervousness exists even in spite of protections afforded to them by… Read More »
