Statistically speaking, air travel is among the safest modes of transportation—with commercial airliners being the safest method of all. Flying can also be one of the more confusing ways to travel with its ever changing rules and regulations. When preparing for a flight, many questions may cross your mind. Can I carry liquids; how much [...]
We rely on law enforcement agents to keep us safe and treat us all fairly, regardless of race, ethnicity, national origin or religion. We depend on them to act in accordance of the law and to provide us with honorable and equitable service. As long as you are within the borders of the United States, [...]
Have you ever had the feeling someone was listening in on your personal conversations or your privacy was being infringed upon? Have you ever had the suspicion there were an extra set of eyes or ears on you? Many of us have grown accustomed to the idea that information we exchange with others and our [...]
In America, you are innocent until proven guilty and you have the right to a fair trail. These are things that not all countries give their citizens. Even if you are arrested and charged with a crime, you won't necessarily be convicted. Sometimes defendants can be challenging to find or they attempt to avoid a [...]
Immigration is definitely a hot topic. Immigration is also complex, and often confusing process. Federal immigration law determines if a person is an alien and the rights, duties, and obligations associated with being an alien in the United States. They also establish how aliens gain residence or citizenship within the United States. The U.S. Congress [...]
Being arrested for a crime can definitely be one of the most traumatic events someone may face in their life. In the blink of an eye, everything could change. An arrest is extremely frightening regardless of if it's your first encounter with the criminal justice system or if you have a record. In a flash, [...]
As of Dec. 15, 2016, recreational marijuana is legal in Massachusetts. 1.8 million voters legalized marijuana for recreational use on Nov. 8, 2016, after decriminalizing small amounts in 2008 and legalizing it for medical use in 2012. What does this mean for Massachusetts and what can you do and what can't you do? These are [...]
Winter is in full blast! The cold temperatures and severe weather have already hit most of our area and will likely be sticking around for awhile. Although many of us may prefer staying warm inside, sipping on hot cocoa, in front of a fireplace until Spring arrives, unfortunately we can't go into complete hibernation mode [...]
The 2016 holiday season is in full swing, with the New Year right around the corner. For many people, this merry and bright time brings more parties, events and special celebrations. With the surge of eating, drinking and gathering with friends, family & co-workers also comes an increase in arrests for drunk driving. In fact, [...]
As personal injury attorneys, hands down the most frequent question we hear is, “How long do you think it will take to settle my personal injury claim?” Although a valid question, unfortunately there is no way to clearly answer it. There are many variables, both known and unknown, that will affect the duration of a [...]