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...

Federal and state gun laws can be complex and difficult to follow. Despite your best intentions, you may find yourself in violation of a gun law and arrested for allegedly committing a gun crime. Learn several common scenarios to avoid to protect yourself from gun charges in Massachusetts. If you have already been arrested...

If you get pulled over in Massachusetts and blow a 0.08 percent or higher on a Breathalyzer test, this does not necessarily mean that you will be convicted of operating under the influence (OUI). Breath test devices are notoriously faulty and inaccurate, making them unreliable as evidence in court. There may be several ways...