The difference between a felony and a misdemeanor can be catastrophic for many people. A felony record has many collateral consequences that can be devastating for a person. Whether somebody is charged with a felony or a misdemeanor is key for negotiating certain deals in court and can help deter...
Evidence at a trial or a hearing can include witness testimony, documents, photos, videos, exhibits and any facts that the lawyers have agreed on is true. However, many people confuse the difference between direct and circumstantial evidence. Direct evidence can be a witness testifying about th...
In Massachusetts, the prosecution can move to hold somebody without bail up to 120 days. This means that the defendant wont be allowed to post bail and can be held in jail before they are convicted of anything. It sure will not feel like they are “innocent until proven guilty” as they are held i...
In any criminal case. The prosecution has to prove their case against a defendant “beyond a reasonable doubt.” This is the highest standard, we have in our legal system. Although the term is used commonly, it is hard to define. One common misconception is that proof “beyond a reasonable doubt” m...
In order to prove the charge of Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol in Massachusetts, the prosecution has to prove their case beyond a reasonable doubt. The prosecution will have to prove three key elements in order to prove that a person was operating under the influence of alcohol. Firs...
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