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What the Rodriguez Decision Means for Massachusetts Gun Charges
The SJC's Rodriguez decision gives Massachusetts gun defendants a powerful new suppression tool, extending Commonwealth v. Long to police investigative choices made before any stop. A footnote also abrogates Commonwealth v. Donnell.
The Karen Read Case Heads to the Jury: What It Reveals About Massachusetts Criminal Trials
As the Karen Read case goes to the jury, Massachusetts residents are watching more than just a murder trial, they're witnessing a public stress test of how our courts handle high-profile accusations, forensic evidence, and allegations of police misconduct.
Massachusetts Criminal Defense Attorneys Walk Off the Job—Here’s Why It Matters to You
Hundreds of criminal defense lawyers are protesting the state's failure to pay a livable wage to bar advocates. Here's why it matters for everyone facing charges in Massachusetts.
A Troubling Case Against a Wisconsin Judge
Federal prosecutors are charging a sitting Wisconsin judge for allegedly helping a man avoid ICE—an unprecedented move that raises major concerns about judicial independence and the politicization of immigration enforcement.
SCOTUS Block Trump’s Attempt to Deport Venezuelans Under Wartime Law
In a critical decision, the U.S. Supreme Court stopped the Trump administration from using a wartime law to deport Venezuelans without due process. As a defense attorney, I see this as a strong reaffirmation that the rule of law still matters—whether in criminal court or immigration proceedings.