If you woke up this morning sensing a new era of safety and security in our society, you were right. Thanks to the never-ending struggle of brave champions against evil incarnate, law enforcement, we are free once again to pursue life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. In other words,…
I was the lone figure walking this evenng in the mist surrounded by the lamps’ dim lighting from one building to another to see my client. It was the end of a day in which, perhaps more than I usually do, that I was living the life of a criminal…
Massachusetts schools are really not the same place they were when I was a kid. Let’s take a look toward Marshfield High School. A 17-year-old student (hereinafter, “Young Gentleman”) was arrested yesterday for threatening to kill his fellow student. According to law enforcement, police were called Tuesday night to investigate…
Yesterday, I discussed the case of Antwoin Moore (hereinafter, the “Defendant”) of Brockton. Last week, the Defendant was allegedly driving around while his driver’s license was suspended. The police say they tried to pull him over and he decided that flight was his best option. By the end of the…
Yesterday, Attorney Sam’s Take began witth the question of what is a criminal We discussed the case of an Ohio bus driver and passenger who had clearly had a bad day. Their actions made them each vulnerable to criminal prosecution. Today’s tale hails from Brockton; it is worse. Antwoin Moore,…
What is a criminal ? Technically, I suppose it is someone who is convicted of a crime. Some folks would even substitute the word “accused” for the word “convicted”. Here in Attorney Sam’s Take, it can be someone who had a really bad moment and lost control. It could happen…
…And then there is the story of Dorchester’s 28-year-old Yongda Huang Harris (hereinafter, the “Defendant”). His tale of woe seems a natural follow-up to yesterday’s blog when we discussed how things you say can get you into trouble. For the Defendant, it was what he wore. You see, the Defendant…
Many people do not understand how easy it is to be considered tampering with intimidating a witness or such similar Massachusetts crimes. Particularly during a murder trial. Take, for example, Methuen’s Cesar Jimenez, 33 (hereinafter, the “Defendant”). He is a gentleman who has now been accused of threatening a witness…
Well, it looks like Massachusetts sex crimes are still present here in the Commonwealth. Well, actually, the news would lead you to believe that Massachusetts sex offenders are still “at it” both here and abroad. For example, take the case of 25-year-old Quincy woman Carissa Hads. Ms. Hads is in…
For some reason, Attorney Sam’s Take has not discussed theft crimes at the workplace all that much. It happens, though, more than you might think. The crimes can be charged as larceny or embezzlement, among other things. These are white collar crimes that are increasingly ending up in incarceration…despite (usually)…