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In Massachusetts, driving with an expired or suspended license is a serious offense that can result in significant penalties, including fines, additional license suspension, and even jail time. U...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/what-are-the-penalties-for-driving-with-an-expired-or-suspended-license-in-massachusetts/

Driving under the influence (DUI) in Massachusetts carries severe penalties for those convicted. One of the key aspects of DUI enforcement is the administration of breathalyzer tests, which measu...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/what-are-the-penalties-for-refusing-the-breathalyzer-in-massachusetts/

The short answer is that likely a warrant has been issued for your arrest.  That may, however, sound scarier than it is.  Usually, your mistake is correctable if handled correctly and thoroughl...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/what-happens-if-i-miss-my-criminal-court-date-in-massachusetts/

What is an arraignment?  An arraignment is usually how a criminal case commences against you.  There are exceptions to this general rule, which I shall talk about later.  At an arraignment, ty...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/an-overview-of-what-happens-at-an-arraignment-in-massachusetts/

Three decades after the death of a 17-year-old Malden girl, a Middlesex jury found a Georgia man guilty of her murder. Rodney Daniels, 50, was convicted of first-degree murder this month for shoo...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/man-convicted-of-murder-in-32-year-old-massachusetts-cold-case/

If you have a car crash in Massachusetts, you are legally required to stop your vehicle and exchange information with the other parties involved. But drivers sometimes leave the scene of an accid...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/what-are-the-criminal-consequences-of-leaving-the-scene-of-an-accident-in-massachusetts/

What Constitutes Disorderly Conduct in Massachusetts? Over 2,000 people a year find themselves under arrest for disorderly conduct in Massachusetts. But what exactly is disorderly conduct? Often ...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/what-constitutes-disorderly-conduct-in-massachusetts/

What is a show cause hearing? A show cause hearing is held before a Massachusetts district court magistrate to establish whether or not there is probable cause that you committed the crime you ar...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/what-is-the-difference-between-probable-cause-and-show-cause-hearings-in-massachusetts/

Foreign extradition is the process by which a criminal found within the United States, is handed over to another country for the sake of criminal proceedings in that country. This process is regu...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/how-does-foreign-extradition-work-in-practice/

Who is a clerk’s hearing available to? A Clerk’s Magistrate Hearing, also known as a Show Cause Hearing, is an incredible opportunity for you to prevent a criminal case from appearing on your...

https://www.bostoncriminallawyerblog.com/what-to-expect-at-a-clerk-magistrates-hearing-in-massachusetts/