Does the Second Amendment permit States to deprive someone of the right to bear arms for a misdemeanor offense? The right to bear arms is one that a large portion of Americans consider of the utmost importance. In Holloway v. Barr, a case pending before the United States Supreme Court on a…
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How to Seal a Misdemeanor in Massachusetts?
What is the Process to Seal a Misdemeanor? One common questions many have after having been charged with a criminal case is how can I expunge it from my record. In Massachusetts, the law does not allow expungements, but does allow individuals to Seal their record which accomplishes the same…
SJC lowers the burden for Sealing Criminal Records in Massachusetts
As a result of the increasing difficulties former defendants in criminal prosecutions are facing in obtaining employment and housing because of their criminal records, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently ruled to lessen the legal burden on former defendants who wish to have their criminal records sealed after an entry…
Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court interprets the resisting arrest statute in two recent cases
In two cases decided on June 15, 2010, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court interpreted the resisting arrest statute of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 268 Section 32B. The two cases were Commonwealth v. Quintos Q, involving a juvenile and Commonwealth v. Montoya. In Montoya, police officers testified at trial that they…