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One of the most important things to know in criminal law is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor. It is important to know the difference for many reasons, but especially because of the severity of the punishment associated with one versus the other. Not...
Any interaction with the criminal justice system can be a terrifying experience, and can have severe consequences on your permanent record. However, there is a big difference between criminal charges for a state crime and for a federal crime. Here are some of the...
A Massachusetts driver and passenger are facing serious criminal charges after a traffic stop in New Bedford. The traffic stop was initiated after law enforcement from the Narcotics and Gang Unit witnessed an alleged drug transaction take place. After stopping the...
A Boston pastor was recently sentenced to several years behind bars after a conviction for several drug charges. The man was the leader of a local church, and he was originally arrested in 2017. He came under investigation after individuals in the community where the...
A recent traffic stop for speeding turned into serious drug-related criminal charges for all three individuals in the vehicle. Police initially pulled the vehicle over after spotting it traveling at a high rate of speed. The vehicle also had an expired license plate....
Your doctor recently prescribed a popular sleep aid to help you cope with insomnia. For the past few days, you've slept better, although you still feel groggy in the mornings. Your cup of coffee hasn't yet taken the edge off your drowsiness as you head to work, and...
As certain drugs become legal in some states, people may believe that the war on drugs is nearing an end. However, this is far from true, and those who face charges for drug trafficking or distribution may have long roads ahead of them. In such cases, it can be...
The sale and distribution of drugs can have strong, and sometimes fatal, ramifications. In efforts to regulate such negative effects, the government enforces strict regulations.Those facing drug charges may have to deal with serious penalties.TraffickingIn short,...
More than 21,000 lower-level drug-related criminal cases throughout Massachusetts have been dismissed following the fallout from a scandal at the state’s crime lab. A rogue lab technician is thought to have falsified thousands of results in cases handled over a number...