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Secretary Betsy DeVos: Slowly Remaking Title IX Investigations

August 2, 2018 by Kevin Mahoney

In September 2017, U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos announced the release of interim guidelines for colleges and universities investigating and adjudicating allegations of campus sexual misconduct under Title IX. The Department of Education simultaneously withdrew Dear Colleague Letter on Sexual Violence dated 4 April 2011, and the Questions and Answers on Title IX Sexual Violence dated 29 April 2014. Secretary DeVos stated that the “interim guidance will help schools as they work to … [Read more...]

The Shooting of Kathryn Steinle

January 2, 2018 by Kevin Mahoney

On November 30, 2017, Mexican immigrant Jose Inez Garcia Zarate was acquitted of involuntary manslaughter, second-degree murder, and assault with a deadly weapon charges in the death of Kathryn Steinle. Ms. Steinle was walking along Pier 14 in Embarcadero, San Francisco with her father and a friend when an undocumented Mexican immigrant Mr. Zarate shot her in the back. Zarate claimed he found the gun wrapped in a t-shirt underneath a bench he was sitting on. He said he was trying to fire and … [Read more...]

Massachusetts House Passes Major Criminal Justice Bill

December 7, 2017 by Kevin Mahoney

On November 15, 2017, the Massachusetts House of Representatives passed, by an overwhelming margin, a bill that will make major changes in the Massachusetts criminal justice system. This bill is an effort to reduce recidivism, eliminate some mandatory minimum sentences, and toughen punishments for those convicted of dealing fentanyl and carfentanil. With Massachusetts experiencing an unsettling increase in drug overdoses over the past couple years, the legislature decided to tackle these … [Read more...]

Manslaughter Conviction for Texting

July 27, 2017 by Kevin Mahoney

On June 16, 2017 the country waited anxiously for the verdict in the case of Commonwealth v. Michelle Carter. Ms. Carter, a teenager, had been indicted in Juvenile Court for involuntary manslaughter in the death of her boyfriend Conrad Roy III. But, Carter did not shoot Roy. Or stab him. Or attack him. Roy committed suicide in a parking lot. Carter was not even present when he took his own life.  She was miles away, texting him. On February 6, 2015 Carter moved in the Juvenile Court to dismiss … [Read more...]

Decriminalizing Marijuana

November 21, 2016 by Kevin Mahoney

Marijuana Decrimalization

On November 8th, 2016 Massachusetts became the first state in the eastern part of the U.S. to legalize marijuana. The legislation approved of by Question 4 will impose on regulated and approved marijuana retailers a 3.75% excise tax, increasing tax revenues for the Commonwealth, shift police and judicial resources to actual crimes, eliminate black market distribution of marijuana – as well as all the problems those distributors cause society – and ease the overcrowding of our jails and prisons. … [Read more...]

Cellphone Record Searches – Is a Warrant Required in Massachusetts

August 4, 2016 by Kevin Mahoney

  Cellphone Record Searches - Is a Warrant Required in Massachusetts from Kevin Mahoney The defendant argued that a search did take place and that a warrant was, indeed, necessary because the defendant had an “expectation of privacy” in the records. Also, that the information contained in the request for the records was insufficient to provide probable cause for a warrant. Learn more about cellphone record searches - is a warrant required in Massachusetts in this … [Read more...]

Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Understanding the Basics

July 21, 2016 by Kevin Mahoney

Federal Sentencing Guidelines: Understanding the Basics from Kevin MahoneyThe Guidelines are not mandatory – they were originally intended to be mandatory but he Supreme Court held that making them mandatory violated a defendant’s 6th Amendment rights. Learn more about federal sentencing guidelines in this presentation. … [Read more...]

Taking Your Case To Jury Trial in Massachusetts

July 7, 2016 by Kevin Mahoney

Article XII of the Declaration of Rights of the Massachusetts Constitution mirrors the right to a trial by jury found at the federal level and reads as follows. No subject shall be held to answer for any crimes or offence, until the same is fully and plainly, substantially and formally, described to him; or be compelled to accuse, or furnish evidence against himself. Learn more about taking your case to jury trial in Massachusetts in this presentation.   … [Read more...]

Profiting from Probation: You Have Rights if You are On Probation

June 23, 2016 by Kevin Mahoney

Profiting from Probation: You Have Rights if You are On Probation from Kevin Mahoney If you are accused of a probation violation, you have the right to a hearing to face your accuser and defend yourself. The Supreme Court has ruled that you cannot be forced to go to jail when on probation simply for failing to pay a fine you genuinely cannot afford to pay. human rights violations. Learn more about profiting from probation you have rights if you are on probation in this presentation.  … [Read more...]

Is Hacking a Cyber-Crime?

November 8, 2015 by Kevin Mahoney

In today’s electronic world most people are familiar with the term “hacking.” Although the term lacks a universally accepted definition, it usually refers to the unauthorized entrance or intrusion into a computer network, system, or individual computer, typically for personal gain. Because hacking involves gaining access to a computer network, system, or individual computer without consent and often includes theft, espionage, unlawful review of protected data, and the destruction of files, it … [Read more...]

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Testimonials

  • NS, a DUI client,about 1 month ago

    Attorney Mahoney,

    I just wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful and excellent job you did for me. You were quite impressive up there and you really did your homework catching her in a few lies from previous testimony. You are the best! Even though I never want to be in this situation again, if I know anyone I will give them your name.

    Thank Amy for me too! She is a great asset to have in your office! Very pleasant and understanding.

    Again thank you and go Celtics!
     

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  • about 1 month ago

    Kevin Mahoney recently represented me in a case for destruction of property and disorderly conduct. He was extremely thorough and persistent, and despite a great deal of evidence against me, he managed to get the felony charge dropped without having to go to trial.

    I had never been in legal trouble before and had no idea how to proceed, and without his counsel, I am sure that I would have gotten convicted.

    He listened to my specific needs and always acted in my best interest. His knowledge, attention to detail, and general courtroom presence continued to amaze me throughout the entire process.
     

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  • M.K.about 1 month ago

    Dear Attorney Mahoney:

    I wish to express my sincere appreciation for your efforts on my behalf. Your defense was truly outstanding. The court room skills that you demonstrated and legal knowledge were truly incomparable. I’m wishing you the very best in your future endeavors.

    In addition, I ‘m looking forward to viewing the Jello Trial on Court T.V. Let me thank you once again.

     

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  • about 1 month ago

    Attorney Mahoney,

    Is very knowledgeable and very professional. He has just represented me in a case lasting a year and a half, and he made sure I got a fair trial with a fair jury. He kept me well informed about what would be happening in the court room and always had a well thought out defense for any route of attack the D.A. would be planning on.

    My trial took 2 and a half days and after the jury deliberated for approximately 23 minutes they came back with a “Not guilty” verdict. I would recommend Attorney Mahoney to anyone I know, but I sure hope I dont need him again. : ) .
     

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