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Sarah and Corine tell you what you should do if the police interrogate you, search your personal belongings or arrest you. Do you know your rights?
A Look Back: Same-Sex Marriage in Massachusetts, Part 2
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Here is Part 2 of our discussion with Family Law Attorney Leila Wons. This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s historic decision in Goodridge v. the Department of Public Health. The 2003 Goodridge case was the first decision by a state’s highest court to find that same-sex couples have the… Continue Reading
A Look Back: Same-Sex Marriage in Massachusetts, Part 1
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This year marks the 10th anniversary of the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court’s historic decision in Goodridge v. the Department of Public Health. The 2003 Goodridge case was the first decision by a state’s highest court to find that same-sex couples have the right to marry. Family Law Attorney Leila Wons visits the show to discuss… Continue Reading
MLR’s Favorite 2012 Supreme Court Cases
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Attorney Paul Kitchin joins Mass Law Radio hosts Corine Claxton and Sarah De Oliveira to discuss their favorite 2012 Supreme Court Cases. Sarah chose to review Miller v. Alabama because of its impact on Massachusetts juvenile law. The Supreme Court held that it is illegal to have a mandatory sentence that requires children to serve… Continue Reading
Drunk Driving License Suspensions
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You can lose your driver’s license if you are found guilty of drunk driving in Massachusetts. But did you know that the state can suspend your license even before you get to court? Corine and Sarah discuss breathalyzer tests and the consequences you may face if you refuse to take the test or if you… Continue Reading
Marijuana Laws: Medical Use, Decriminalization & Penalties
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Corine and Sarah discuss the new medical marijuana law, marijuana decriminalization and marijuana legalization laws around the country. The hosts also tell you the trouble you may face if you’re charged with marijuana possession, possession with intent to distribute or trafficking in Massachusetts. Follow the show: Facebook | Twitter… Continue Reading
Probation: A Second Chance?
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Corine and Sarah discuss the pros and cons of being placed on probation and the consequences of violating the Court’s orders. But first, this episode starts with a brief story about John Augustus. Augustus is often referred to as “the father of probation.” In 1841, the Massachusetts shoemaker intervened on behalf of a defendant who… Continue Reading
Troubled Youth: Families and Children in Need of Services
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What resources are available to Massachusetts parents and school officials who deal with troubled youth? Attorney Naseam Fonseca appears on Mass Law Radio to discuss the state’s new Families and Children Engaged in Services (FACES) law and how it differs from the previous Child in Need of Services (CHINS) program.… Continue Reading
The “Mattapan Massacre” Murder Trial, Part 2
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Here is Part 2 of our interview with Dwayne Moore’s jury consultant, Edward Schwartz. We discussed the twelve Worcester County jurors who decided Moore’s fate. You can listen to Part 1 of the interview here. Kimani Washington, who participated in the home invasion and drug robbery that lead to the murders of four people, was… Continue Reading
The “Mattapan Massacre” Murder Trial, Part 1
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Dr. Edward Schwartz was the jury consultant who worked on behalf of Dwayne Moore’s defense team in the “Mattapan Massacre” murder retrial. In this interview, Dr. Schwartz discusses his role in the case, the intense media coverage surrounding the trials, and the twelve Worcester County jurors who decided the defendant’s fate. During the interview, Dr.… Continue Reading