You may feel like it is the end of the world if you have criminal charges pending against you in Boston. After all, you may not know what to expect and how misdemeanor or felony criminal charges can hurt your future. It is important for you not to let your feelings or...
Month: August 2017
Massachusetts sex offender registration requirements
In Massachusetts, sex offenders may be required to provide certain information to assist law enforcement officials in identifying sex offenders and to reduce opportunities for commission of sex crimes within communities. The Massachusetts Sex Offender Registry Law...
Grounds for appealing a criminal conviction or sentence
A previous blog post discussed the process of appealing a criminal conviction or sentence. If the trial court error involved the defendant's constitutional rights, the conviction would be subject to automatic reversal. Otherwise, a reversal will only be granted to...
When can you ask a leading question in a criminal case?
Most of us have seen some sort of crime show or movie that portrays a trial taking place in a courtroom. The victim is testifying and the prosecutor is asking her questions. To drive home a point, he asks, “Jennifer, isn’t it true that the defendant had been stalking...