The biggest concern most people have when facing criminal charges in Massachusetts is the risk of going to jail. No one wants to lose their freedom. Defendants may also worry about how time in state custody could hurt their relationships or their careers. Many...
Quincy Legal Issues Blog
How doing the right thing can save you from drug charges
As stronger and more lethal drugs become increasingly easy to obtain, law enforcement and health officials continue to look for ways to minimize the mounting death toll from overdoses. Many overdose victims can be saved if they get the right help in time....
What are the most dangerous highways in Quincy, MA?
The possibility of a crash occurring is always a safety concern. Even when people are very careful and consistently follow the law, they can cross paths with others who don't. Motorists across Massachusetts and throughout the United States can end up injured in...
Helping your child talk about your divorce with others
Most people give considerable thought to if, when and how they’re going to tell various people in their lives about their divorce. Of course, telling your children is probably your personal main focus, if you have kids. Then you need to navigate how to tell your...
Tips for co-parenting during school breaks
Juggling family responsibilities is a challenge, and when parents live separately, this challenge can be intensified, especially during school breaks. Winter holidays, spring vacations and the long stretch of summer all come with the prospect of fun for the children,...
Individuals sometimes forget their “right to remain silent”
Most Americans know their Miranda rights by heart – simply from years of watching the Law & Order franchise and other TV shows and movies. When you’re the one being pulled over or stopped by police, however, don’t expect to remember them. The “right to remain...
Does an engagement ring have to be returned during a divorce?
An engagement ring can be a major financial investment. Some people even take out a loan that they have to pay back for months or years to be able to afford one. They could invest thousands of dollars in it, and, especially if they are young, it may be one of the most...
3 tips for proving who is at fault for a Massachusetts crash
It can take weeks to fully manage the practical consequences of a car crash in Massachusetts. Repairing a vehicle with extensive damage can be a lengthy process, and searching for a new vehicle can take equally long, especially if an invested insurance company delays...
3 times police officers can search someone’s vehicle
Federal rules and also Massachusetts court precedent both help protect members of the public from state overreach. Police officers cannot conduct a search just because they want to go through someone's property and find a reason to arrest them, for example. There are...
3 warning signs your spouse is about to file for divorce
When people get engaged and then say their wedding vows, they typically sincerely intend to follow through on the promises that they’ve make to each other. However, changes in either spouse or in the relationship they share could eventually make the idea of spending a...