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Understanding Massachusetts Gun Charges Under Chapter 269: A Complete Guide

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When Acquittals Are Sealed: The SJC Clarifies Defendants’ Rights in Mark Gravito v. Commonwealth (2025)

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Joshua Wood 12/10/25 Joshua Wood 12/10/25

What Is an Inventory Search and Why Do Judges Suppress Them?

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Joshua Wood 12/9/25 Joshua Wood 12/9/25

What Is a Motion to Suppress in Massachusetts?

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Joshua Wood 12/8/25 Joshua Wood 12/8/25

Massachusetts Car Search FAQs: Common Questions Drivers Ask

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Joshua Wood 12/5/25 Joshua Wood 12/5/25

The Most Common Police Mistakes in Car Stops — And How We Use Them To Your Advantage in Court

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Joshua Wood 12/4/25 Joshua Wood 12/4/25

What Counts as Probable Cause in Massachusetts?

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Joshua Wood 12/3/25 Joshua Wood 12/3/25

When ‘Fixing It Later’ Fails: The Hard Truth of Ineffective Assistance Claims and the Lessons of Commonwealth v. Mosso

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Commonwealth v. Barry A. Hanson, Jr.: Why the Appeals Court Threw Out a Two-Apartment Search

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Joshua Wood 12/2/25 Joshua Wood 12/2/25

A Quick Guide to Car Searches in Massachusetts

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When Can Police Search My Car in Massachusetts?

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Joshua Wood 11/28/25 Joshua Wood 11/28/25

Should I Talk to Police If I’m Not Under Arrest?

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Joshua Wood 11/26/25 Joshua Wood 11/26/25

What Is a Clerk Magistrate Hearing? How to Win Before You’re Charged

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Joshua Wood 11/25/25 Joshua Wood 11/25/25

Do Police Need a Warrant in Massachusetts? Understanding Article 14 and Your Rights

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Joshua Wood 11/24/25 Joshua Wood 11/24/25

How Long Does a Massachusetts Criminal Case Take? A Clear Guide for Defendants and Families

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Joshua Wood 11/21/25 Joshua Wood 11/21/25

Arrested in Massachusetts — What Happens First? A Complete Guide to the Process

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Joshua Wood 11/20/25 Joshua Wood 11/20/25

Commonwealth v. Quahir Q.: SJC Confirms Juvenile Judges Can Issue CWOFs on Firearm Charges

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Joshua Wood 11/17/25 Joshua Wood 11/17/25

Commonwealth v. Howard (2025): When Does Displaying a Firearm Become an Assault?

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Joshua Wood 11/14/25 Joshua Wood 11/14/25

Anonymous 911 Tips, Firearms, and Reasonable Suspicion in Massachusetts: The Appeals Court Affirms Suppression in Commonwealth v. Morales

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Joshua Wood 11/11/25 Joshua Wood 11/11/25

Street Racing and Reckless Conduct: Lessons from Commonwealth v. Faris (2025)

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