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The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court recently ruled in Commonwealth v. Demos D. that police may order a passenger to exit a vehicle under the community caretaking doctrine. In this case, the passenger was a 16-year-old runaway. This doctrine allows officers to act to ensure public safety or individual well-being, separate from criminal investigation. If you are facing charges after a stop, contact the Law Office of Patrick J. Regan at (978) 744-1220.

Having a criminal record can be a significant obstacle in various aspects of life. This article describes how to seal a criminal record.

Admissibility of DNA from discarded glass used to link Manhattan attorney charged with sexual assault in Boston’s Charlestown 15 years ago.

A Closer Look at the DNA Technology that Helped to Capture an Unidentified Rapist in Acton, Massachusetts Nine years ago there was sexual...

On January 24, 2023, Lindsay Clancy from Duxbury Massachusetts sent her husband Patrick Clancy to pick up medication and food. While he...

The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) recently clarified the circumstances under which the Commonwealth must prove that a...

An examination of the Fells Acres Day Care Center Case

At your first appearance in Court, the prosecutor will ask the Court to set a bail (G.L. c. 276, sec. 58) amount. While the prosecutor...

Understanding the law concerning the Possession of Child Pornography is the first step in developing an effective defense strategy. ...

This blog post breaks down the many ways an open warrant can affect your life and what to do about it.