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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.

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

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...

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