Recent Changes to the Criminal Larceny Law in Massachusetts On April 13, 2018, Governor Charlie Baker signed An Act Relative to Criminal Justice Reform. Among other things, this Act makes changes to the current Massachusetts Criminal Law as it pertains to the Criminal Charge of Larceny. Prior to the recent law changes, the threshold between…
Increasingly, out-of-state residents are learning that their drivers’ licenses cannot be renewed in their home state as a result of a hold from the Massachusetts RMV. As technology improves, states are becoming more effective at sharing information regarding license suspensions. As a result, out of state drivers may go years without any problems, only to…
Under Massachusetts Law, it is a crime to operate a motor vehicle without being properly insured. If the police stop a vehicle in Massachusetts and it does not have insurance, the officer will give the driver a “Massachusetts Uniform Citation” for Operating an Uninsured Motor Vehicle. The uninsured car will also likely be towed. Often…
Leaving the Scene of an Accident – Crime Under MA Law Under Massachusetts Law, Leaving the Scene of an Accident is a criminal offense. Generally speaking, these charges fall into one of the following categories: Leaving the Scene of Property Damage; andLeaving the Scene of Personal Injury or Death. If you or a loved one…
What does it mean if the “crim” box is checked on a traffic ticket in Massachusetts? In Massachusetts, a traffic ticket, known as a Massachusetts Uniform Citation, has 2 boxes on the “description of offense” line. The second box, marked “civil,” is the most commonly checked box. While a civil infraction may go on your…
A criminal pre-trial conference is generally held in order for the Commonwealth to provide discovery to the defendant. In addition, plea negotiations may take place during the pre-trial conference. Generally speaking, a defendant will file a pre-trial conference report with the court on this date. Pre-trial conferences give the parties and the court an opportunity…