Joshua Wood 12/29/25 Joshua Wood 12/29/25

Inventory Searches, Impoundment, and Selective Enforcement: What Commonwealth v. Lewis Teaches About OUI Stops in Massachusetts

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Joshua Wood 12/26/25 Joshua Wood 12/26/25

Does Commonwealth v. Fitzsimmons Mean Jail Is Presumed After a Violation of Release Conditions?

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Joshua Wood 12/23/25 Joshua Wood 12/23/25

When Conditional Release Fails: The SJC Upholds Dangerousness Detention in Fitzsimmons v. Commonwealth

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Joshua Wood 12/22/25 Joshua Wood 12/22/25

GPS Monitoring as a Condition of Probation: The SJC Clarifies Limits in Commonwealth v. Arnold

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Joshua Wood 12/19/25 Joshua Wood 12/19/25

Constructive Possession: What It Means in Massachusetts

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Joshua Wood 12/18/25 Joshua Wood 12/18/25

Brockton Drug Arrests: What to Do If You or a Loved One Is Facing Charges

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Joshua Wood 12/17/25 Joshua Wood 12/17/25

Search & Seizure Issues in Gun Cases in Massachusetts

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Joshua Wood 12/16/25 Joshua Wood 12/16/25

What Commonwealth v. Carino Means for 209A Violations in Massachusetts: A Critical Win for Fairness in Domestic-Violence Cases

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Joshua Wood 12/15/25 Joshua Wood 12/15/25

Charged With Carrying Without a License (LTC)? Defenses That Work in Massachusetts

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

Understanding Massachusetts Gun Charges Under Chapter 269: A Complete Guide

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Joshua Wood 12/11/25 Joshua Wood 12/11/25

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

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

When Can Police Search My Car in Massachusetts?

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