We have discussed a number of cases during which law enforcement is paying a great deal of attention on what is going on in the country’s airports. No, not simply for cases of potential terrorists. The last one, this weekend, involved trafficking. Narcotics trafficking. On Saturday, the authorities say that…
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FIVE REALITIES WHICH YOU NEED TO UNDERSTAND WHEN DEALING WITH THE MASSACHUSETTS CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (FINALE)
Ok, so where do the last few blogs, including yesterday’s, leave us? The point is that what you have been raised to believe , and what our political leaders would like you to believe and wonderful theories upon which our system is based do not always translate into reality very…
“WHAT IF I AM ARRESTED OVER THE JULY 4TH WEEKEND?”
Now, I know we are in the middle of a three part posting and I owe you the third part. I will post that third part tomorrow. Today, however, something that should be more urgently on your mind. It could be a drunk driving charge. It could be an allegation of…
A SUCCESSFUL CRIMINAL APPEAL ABOUT THE “NECESSITY” DEFENSE BRINGS REALITY BACK INTO THE COURTROOM (Part Two)
You have probably heard the notion that being broke is not a crime in the United States. After all, they can’t prosecute you simply for being poor, can they? Well, kinda- sorta. Try not being able to pay restitution, probation fees or other court costs when you are on probation…! A…
PENALTIES FOR AN ASSAULT AND BATTERY ON A POLICE OFFICER MAY BE ABOUT TO CHANGE (Part One)
We have a couple of stories here which relate to each other in terms of a very serious lesson for the readers of this blog. They will take us into next week. First, let’s look at proposed changes in the laws surrounding assault and battery…when the complainant is law enforcement.…
TEN THINGS TO REMEMBER WHEN EXPERIENCING ROAD RAGE
Alexander Nguyen (hereinafter, the Defendant) has been arrested. Monday was his entry date to the criminal justice system. The Defendant faces charges charges of assault and battery causing serious bodily injury, threats to kill, disorderly conduct, and disturbing the peace. It was a “road rage” event. According to Boston.com, the…
“CAN I BE ARRESTED FOR NOT BEING AN INFORMANT IF I BELIEVE MY HUSBAND EITHER HAS OR IS ABOUT TO COMMIT A CRIME.”
You have undoubtedly heard about the horrifyingly tragic and monstrous mass murder which took place at Pulse in Orlando, Florida. Omar Mateen, now deceased, committed the deed, leaving behind 49 people dead and 53 injured. There seems to be no doubt as to either the despicable act or the identity…
ATTORNEY SAM CONTINUES LISTING THE CONTENTS OF THE TYPICAL DRUG TRAFFICKING PROSECUTION (Part Two)
Yesterday, we discussed a gent who is looking at criminal charges for allegedly participating in a heroin trafficking ring. We began listing items that one normally finds being offered into evidence in such cases. We now continue. Attorney Sam’s Take On Additional Pieces Of Evidence In A High Level Drug…
SALEM MAN IS CHARGED WITH TRAFFICKING IN HEROIN (Part One)
Allen Delisle, 29, hereinafter, the “Defendant” learned about law enforcement and allegations about the drug trade yesterday according to the Salem Daily News. The Defendant was held on $100,000 cash bail at Salem District Court. The next date is scheduled to be for a probable cause hearing. Translation? The Commonwealth…
Charged With Resisting Arrest in Massachusetts? What Should you Do?
Technically, resisting arrest is defined as the crime of using physical power to avoid arrest, handcuffing, or transporting the accused to jail. In reality, any action to prevent one’s arrest or being taken into custody can leads to the charge. Like the charge of disorderly conduct, determining the bounds of resisting…