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Getting arrested is terrifying. Everything moves fast, nothing is explained well, and most people have no idea what their rights are in the moment. The decisions you make in the first few hours after an arrest—what you say, what you agree to, and when you get a lawyer involved—can shape the outcome of your entire […]

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Maybe. If your license has been suspended after an OUI conviction or disposition in Massachusetts, you may be eligible for what’s commonly called a “Cinderella license.” A Cinderella license is a hardship license that allows you to drive for limited purposes during your suspension period. But eligibility depends on which OUI offense you’re dealing with, [...

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Your criminal record can affect your ability to get a job, rent an apartment, or obtain a professional license. In Massachusetts, that record is called a CORI. Understanding how to get your own CORI is the first step to protecting your future, and it’s likely something your attorney will need to review. What Is a […]

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The Trump administration has revived a federal program that allows prohibited persons to apply for federal gun rights restoration. Headlines have followed. But if you live in Massachusetts and lost your firearms rights due to a conviction or other disqualifying event, you need to understand one critical point before getting excited: a federal grant of […]

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Yes, recreational marijuana is legal in Massachusetts since 2016. And yes, you can absolutely be arrested, charged, and convicted of OUI for driving under the influence of marijuana. This is one of the most common misconceptions we see in criminal defense—people assume that because possession is legal, driving after using marijuana is somehow less serious […]

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