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Assault and Battery are common crimes in Massachusetts, whether together or as stand-alone offenses. But most people don’t really understand the conduct behind each of these crimes. It is commo...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/assault-and-battery-explained/

Bill Cosby has been sentenced to three-to-10 years imprisonment for the sexual assault of at least one woman, although dozens more have come forward. This week, he began his time behind bars in a...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/bill-cosby-behind-bars-for-up-to-10-years/

In an effort to protect individuals from abusive situations, MA courts have been given the authority to issue restraining orders when a reasonable likelihood of harm is suspected. In many ways, t...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/is-there-a-restraining-order-against-you-in-ma/

Beginning in 2014, a new crime was created in Massachusetts, separating assault and battery committed against a family member from other types of assault and battery. As a result, the penalties f...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/in-massachusetts-is-domestic-assault-and-battery-a-misdemeanor-or-a-felony/

You know, words can be funny. In some arenas, they mean one thing, and then in another, they can mean something different. This happens a lot in the practice of criminal law. Attorney Sam’s Tak...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/what-do-you-mean-im-arrested-for-assault-and-battery/

As we continue our voyage through the seasons, at the rate of a season a day, let’s continue with our discussion begun last week. A recent article in the Boston Herald, , discussed the recent ...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/boston-police-officers-caught-tape-assaultive-part-two-three/

If you know any judges, politicians or members of law enforcement, I beg you to bring the next few blogs to their attention. Perhaps, to the extent that they do not understand a fatal-yet-ignored...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/roxbury-man-videotapes-boston-police-officers-misconduct-department-determining-damage-control-part-one-three/

Well, it’s the day after. This morning, I was curious as to the reaction by my fellow Bostonians (and environs) to the loss of the New England Patriots. I was a bit surprised to hear on Radio 1...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/massachusetts-students-arrested-assault-superbowl/

Domestic abuse is a serious crime in MA, and nationwide. And for good reason. Nobody should suffer physical or emotional abuse at the hands of a loved one. When men and women are being harmed by ...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/ex-falsely-accused-domestic-abuse/

Unfortunately, domestic violence is not uncommon in this country. Although the term domestic violence usually brings to mind the image of an abusive husband or boyfriend, this offense actually co...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/constitutes-domestic-violence-massachusetts/