Posts in Criminal Procedure

Oct 08 SJC Ruling Changes Proof of First Degree Murder

On October 6, 2020, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court ( SJC) issued an important and long-overdue ruling increasing the ...

Mar 27 5 Reasons Why You Should Hire a Lawyer While You're Being Investigated

Anything you do and say early on during the criminal investigation can be the difference between a conviction or freedom. This ...

Jan 31 Evidence in a Criminal Case

“One of the most sacred principles in the American criminal justice system, holding that a defendant is innocent until proven ...

Jan 01 What is Bail?

If you’re facing criminal charges for the first time in your life, soon you’re going to learn a lot about the criminal process. ...