If the police fail to read you your Miranda rights at the time of arrest, this could have implications for a criminal case brought against you. While it will not automatically invalidate the arrest, the failure to read the Miranda warning could rule certain statements or evidence against you inadmissible (not allowed) in court....

Before you decide to host a party at your private residence, learn about the Massachusetts social host law. This law could lead to you being held responsible for accidents and injuries caused by an intoxicated individual who was furnished with alcohol at your party. In addition, you could face criminal charges for giving alcohol...

Accidents happen, but what comes next if you accidentally commit a crime? For example, if you didn’t realize that you were trespassing on private property when you cut across an empty lot on the way to the bus stop, or that you forgot to pay for an item at the self-checkout until you got...

A criminal citation is something that you may receive in the mail in Massachusetts. It is a slip of paper titled Massachusetts Uniform Citation, with details about the violation that you allegedly committed. If the box labeled “Criminal Application” at the top of the citation is checked, this is cause for concern. It is...

Sealing a criminal record in Massachusetts can have many benefits. With your criminal record showing up on even a simple background check, you may have a harder time finding housing or employment. Like all states, Massachusetts has a solution to help qualifying people clear their criminal records. If you are eligible, you may be...