In the last Attorney Sam’s Take, we discussed the case of “Whitey” Bulger and the new issues brought in that case. Yes, again. As we ended that blog, it became apparent that the latest issue is whether he will be allowed to present whatever defense he wishes to in front…
I could tell, this morning, as I noted the drop in temperature, not to mention the snow, that something was a bit different. Instantly, I figured out what it was…you woke up wondering what was happening these days in the proceedings leading up to the federal murder trial of James…
…But then again, maybe it isn’t kids making threats these days. William Rearick, 45 of Pemroke (hereinafter, the “Defendant”) pleaded not guilty today in Plymouth District Court. He stands charged with making threats in a fairly threatening manner. The Commonwealth contends that he doused his girlfriend’s two children with gas…
The occasions in which I find myself looking up at the sky and shouting, “Really? Again? Is anybody ever going to start learning?” But, then I remember that they are kids and, as long as they suffer from that affliction…probably not. A 16-year-old Mashpee High School student has been charged…
Not that it is among the most serious of offenses we often discuss, but if you are hoping to cheat the MBTA out of its fares…you mat want to save that idea for another day. Massachusetts is striking back! As the good folks at Boston’s premiere news/talk radio station WBZ…
The criminal justice fate of former Massachusetts Treasurer Tim Cahill apparently remains undecided. In Boston’s Suffolk County Superior Court last Friday, a hearing took place regarding the matter. Until then, at least publically, both sides had declined to say whether Cahill will be tried for a second time on corruption…
Over the last couple of days, we have been discussing the case of the first Boston area murder of 2013. Now, a whole four days have gone by and so naturally there have been more murders, or at least homicides, to follow that one. However, we found ourselves discussing the…
In yesterday’s blog, we began discussing this, the first homicide for The Boston area in 2013. Yesterday, the recipient of the stabbing remained unnamed and unknown. Yesterday, Brian T. MacDonald, 24, of Brighton (hereinafter, the “Defendant”) was arraigned. The deceased’s name was Anthony “Tony” Spalding. He was a young music…
Hello and Happy New Year, Massachusetts! In case there be doubt, we are continuing on from where we left off, in terms of criminal justice, at the earliest possible time. In other words, as of January 1, 2013, the Boston area had its first homicide of the year. The victim…
Massachusetts law enforcement, as well as school officials, Are trying to send the message out to old and young alike that threats about showing up at schools with weapons is not going to be tolerated. Part and parcel of the message is that jokes about school shootings and like murders…