Police officers in Brockton, Massachusetts had their hands full on Tuesday night when they had to actively pursue vehicles in three separate chases that took place throughout the evening and into late night hours. One of the incidents involved an individual who already possessed three active warrants when he sped…
On Thursday, June 25th of this year, Quincy police reported that they seized a large supply of heroin that a drug delivery service had been planning on distributing across various nearby cities. The heroin seized by law enforcement officials is said to be worth around $150,000. Quincy police, as well…
It is not a legal decision that is etched into the proverbial stone (if any are). It is not a decision by either the SJC or the United States Supreme Court. It is a decision from Superior Court. It, though, seem consistent with the case about which Ian discussed with…
The attorneys at the Law Offices of Samuel Goldberg, legal counsel to Altman & Altman, LLP recently walked out of Brighton Municipal Court with a huge victory for the civil rights of one our clients. As a result of our success, our client’s drug case is likely to be dismissed.…
When it comes to marijuana, law enforcement has consistently used its odor, unburnt and burnt, as probable cause to search suspected criminals. However, since the possession of up to one ounce of marijuana was decriminalized in 2008, the criminal justice system has had to take a new look at what…
Last week, we began discussing the issue of mandatory minimum prison sentences in drug cases. The Chief Justice of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court himself has come out in favor of abolishing the statutes containing these penalties. The District Attorney of Suffolk County, a political advocate for punishing crime in…
…And so the “war against drugs” continues…more or less. The question today is one of penalty. In other words, the prisoners of the drug wars. What do you do with them once you’ve got them? On the criminal justice platter is the question of mandatory minimum prison sentences for those convicted of participating…
While the rest of us have been battling with snow, wagers on the Super Bowl and the like, Springfield’s law enforcement has been continuing its battle against Massachusetts drug crimes. It has been relatively lucrative too. In Springfield, police recently confiscated over $22,000 in cash and over 2,000 bags heroin…
As I am writing this blog, the latest count is 380. That would be 380 people enjoying and commenting on the happy news of Friday’s drug bust in Springfield. Holiday cheer abounds! The comments are insightful and important too. Take Kay Thomas’ commentary for example. She observed: “Man ya so…
Springfield’s Jason Arias, 31 and hereinafter, the “Defendant” did not have a particularly good weekend. He went into custody since he was the subject of a raid Friday night. It was a rather successful drug bust for law enforcement. It reportedly resulted in the seizure of guns, cash, and a…