Change in Venue Sought in Boston Bombing Case: A Guide to Why a Change in Venue May Be Granted from Kevin Mahoney A change in venue is appropriate when there is reason to believe a defendant will be unable to get a fair trial in the location where the case is currently scheduled to be heard. Learn more about change in venue in this presentation. … [Read more...]
Is Hacking a Cyber-Crime?
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...]
Federal vs. State Crimes
In the United States we operate under a federalist form of government, meaning that we have a central governing body (the federal government) as well as smaller local governing bodies (state governments). Our judicial system also follows a federalist model. Although the U.S. Constitution is the supreme authority in the United States, laws can be passed and enforced at both the federal and state level. If you have been charged with a criminal offense it is important to understand which system you … [Read more...]
History of the Jury System
In suites between man and man, the ancient trial by jury is one of the greatest securities to the rights of the people. Virginia Bill of Rights, 1788 To many, trial by jury is viewed as a recent, but enduring symbol of democracy. Others likely believe this right was first enshrined in our constitution. Few suspect it is a right dating to antiquity. From whence does the jury trial originate? Its roots trace back all the way to Anglo-Saxon practices imported to England following the … [Read more...]
What Are Some Different Types of Theft in Massachusetts?
If you have been charged with a theft crime in Massachusetts it is imperative that you take the charges seriously. Although theft offenses do not carry harsh judicial penalties if convicted, they can result in serious non-judicial penalties. Where theft charges were once considered minor offenses by an employer, for example, they are now frequently used to disqualify an applicant for employment. Likewise, theft crimes can lead to disciplinary action if you hold a professional license. If you are … [Read more...]
What Is the Punishment for Trafficking Oxycodone in Massachusetts?
If you have been charged with trafficking Oxycodone in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts you are facing serious penalties if convicted. In recent years many states, including Massachusetts, have essentially waged war on Oxycodone and other similar drugs, making it even more important that you speak to an experienced Massachusetts criminal defense attorney if you are charged with an Oxycodone offense. In the meantime, some background and basic information about the Massachusetts laws relating to … [Read more...]
Appealing a Criminal Case in Massachusetts
Appealing a Criminal Case in Massachusetts from Kevin Mahoney An appeal is not another opportunity to relitigate a case. An appeal asks a higher court to review errors that occurred at trial.Learn more about appealing a criminal case in Massachusetts in this presentation. … [Read more...]
Free Report: Massachusetts Warrantless Cell Phone Searches Case Heads to the Supreme Court
The Fourth Amendment guarantees a right to privacy and protects against unreasonable searches and seizures. A cell phone contains a great deal of private information and thus the owner of the phone should have a reasonable expectation of privacy. In 2007, Brima Wurie was arrested for allegedly selling drugs in a South Boston parking lot. As he was being booked by law enforcement, his cellular phone rang. The caller ID indicated the call was coming from his home. The police opened the … [Read more...]
What Crimes Does the F.B.I. Investigate?
It is unlikely that you have never heard of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or F.B.I. Not only is the F.B.I. the most visible of all the federal law enforcement agencies but F.B.I. agents are also a common addition to Hollywood crime dramas that involve murder, mayhem, and national conspiracies. Hollywood, however, does not always do a good job of portraying the F.B.I., often taking liberties with regard to how the agency operates and what agents actually do. In the event that an F.B.I. … [Read more...]
Is Your Home Protected? Understanding the Basics of Search and Seizure Law
Whether you live in a small apartment or a grand estate you likely consider your home to be your private retreat – the one place where the troubles and turmoil of life cannot reach you. Or can they? What happens if the police show up at your door demanding to search your home? For most people this would be a frightening experience; however, it happens far more often than you may realize. You may be the epitome of the “law abiding citizen” yet still be the subject of a home search by law … [Read more...]
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