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May 12, 2022

Marijuana laws across the country continue to evolve as more and more states institute legalized medical and recreational marijuana. In 2016, a law was passed in Massachusetts that decriminalized the possession and use of small amounts of marijuana, and in 2018, voters passed another law legalizing recreational marijuana in the commonwealth.

April 12, 2022

Over the last decade or so, the United States has seen sweeping changes in the marijuana industry. Most of this has been at the state level with 37 states now having legalized medical marijuana and 17 states having legalized recreational marijuana. Many people both inside and outside of the cannabis business see this trend continuing up to the federal level with newly proposed legislation called the Marijuana Opportunity Reinvestment and Expungement (MORE) Act.

March 17, 2022

Several states have made recreational use of marijuana legal, including Massachusetts. That widespread acceptance leads some people to believe that being charged with a marijuana-related crime is “not a big deal.”

Feb. 15, 2022

Many people are familiar with laws regarding drunk driving, but they may not know what happens when you’re caught driving under the influence of marijuana.

Jan. 25, 2022

In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, cannabis is legal for medical and recreational use. However, strict rules and regulations guide the quantity of cannabis that medical patients and adults can possess, purchase, or cultivate in the state.

Dec. 9, 2021

The implications of a drug crime conviction can be far-reaching. In the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, a person may be facing marijuana possession with intent to distribute charges for having a quantity of marijuana that is considerably more than a reasonable amount meant for personal consumption in their possession.

Nov. 9, 2021

An experienced attorney is necessary for anyone facing criminal charges, but it becomes especially important for those who may be experiencing a mental health condition.

Oct. 5, 2021

According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), one person across the nation dies every 52 minutes from an alcohol-related traffic accident. In Massachusetts in 2018, in the latest statistics available from the NHTSA, there were 360 traffic fatalities, 146 of them relating to alcohol Despite these statistics, many people venture out on the highways with a little too much consumed.

Sept. 22, 2021

According to Psychology Today, more than two-thirds of domestic violence incidents involve an abusive partner who has been drinking. Alcohol also has been tied in with half of all murders. These statistics show that it’s not unusual for people in bars consuming copious amounts of alcohol to get involved in confrontations — in the tradition of the bar fight.

Sept. 1, 2021

In the United States, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have experienced some form of physical violence by an intimate partner. There are many consequences of a domestic violence charge beyond just jail. Whether it comes as a misdemeanor or a felony, a domestic violence charge and conviction can follow you in different ways. If you have been charged with domestic violence, It’s important to work with a skilled attorney.