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Pat Pegan

Matthew Nilo Charged in Boston: Expectation of Privacy on Discarded DNA Evidence Seized?

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

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Solving a Sexual Assault Case with Forensic Genetic Genealogy:

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

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The Lindsay Clancy Case and Criminal Responsibility

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

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Massachusetts SJC Clarifies Consent Requirement for Blood Tests in OUI Cases

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

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No Pardons in the Fells Acres Day Care Center Case

An examination of the Fells Acres Day Care Center Case

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Why Bail Arguments Matter

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...

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Possession of Child Pornography

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

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What to Do If There Is A Warrant for Your Arrest In Massachusetts

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

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