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Should I Take the Breath Test? What You Need to Know in Massachusetts
Getting pulled over on suspicion of Operating Under the Influence (OUI) is a stressful experience. One of the biggest decisions you’ll face is whether to take the breath test. In Massachusetts, the...
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Fellow Students, Know Your Options: When to Seek Legal Counsel If You Feel Unsafe on Your College Campus
By Josie Mastandrea Josie Mastandrea, a rising junior at the University of Richmond, spent the summer of 2024 shadowing Attorney Chris Fiorentino to develop a better...
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The Best Evidence Rule: What It Means and Why We’ve Got an Issue with It
By Josie Mastandrea Josie Mastandrea, a rising junior at the University of Richmond, spent the summer of 2024 shadowing Attorney Chris Fiorentino to develop a better...
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A Sneak Peek into My Future: What I’ve Learned from A Summer in Local Law
By Josie Mastandrea Josie Mastandrea, a rising junior at the University of Richmond, spent the summer of 2024 shadowing Attorney Chris Fiorentino to develop a better...
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Judges Are Human Too: The Unpredictable Nature of the Judicial System
By Josie Mastandrea Josie Mastandrea, a rising junior at the University of Richmond, spent the summer of 2024 shadowing Attorney Chris Fiorentino to develop a better...
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The Consequences of a Felony Conviction: Avoid, Avoid, Avoid
By Josie Mastandrea Josie Mastandrea, a rising junior at the University of Richmond, spent the summer of 2024 shadowing Attorney Chris Fiorentino to develop a better...
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Behind the Scenes: What it Takes to Prepare a Case
By Josie Mastandrea Josie Mastandrea, a rising junior at the University of Richmond, spent the summer of 2024 shadowing Attorney Chris Fiorentino to develop a better...
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Plead Guilty or Take it to Trial? The Ultimate Dilemma
By Josie Mastandrea Josie Mastandrea, a rising junior at the University of Richmond, spent the summer of 2024 shadowing Attorney Chris Fiorentino to develop a better...
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The Value of Legal Counsel: Why You Should Not Go It Alone
By Josie Mastandrea Josie Mastandrea, a rising junior at the University of Richmond, spent the summer of 2024 shadowing Attorney Chris Fiorentino to develop a better...
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Scallops and Bacon: A Story of Legal Expertise and a Fisherman’s Plight
By Josie Mastandrea Josie Mastandrea, a rising junior at the University of Richmond, spent the summer of 2024 shadowing Attorney Chris Fiorentino to develop a better...
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Local Knowledge Turned Legal: The Benefits of Representation Straight from Your Community
By Josie Mastandrea Josie Mastandrea, a rising junior at the University of Richmond, spent the summer of 2024 shadowing Attorney Chris Fiorentino to develop a better...
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Ethan Xie: Shadowing a Real Lawyer at Quincy District Court
I walked through the glass doors into a smaller room than I had envisioned. I had been to two other courthouses that were much more decorated, and the sight before me was quite mundane compared to...
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Beginner's Guide to Handling Personal Injury
Spending time outdoors during each season is a joy, but it also comes with its risks, such as injuries from slipping, tripping, or falling. While we hope to never meet under these unfortunate...
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Horizontal Gaze Nystagmus: Police Rely on It – Courts Do Not!
Police officers in Massachusetts are trained to use several techniques to determine whether drivers are under the influence of alcohol, including field sobriety tests. Field sobriety tests are...
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Injustice in an Abundance of Caution
A man in his 60s ends his daily walk at a middle school football field. He’s not from this country, and his English is broken. His American Dream was to offer his children better opportunities. He...
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Jurors at Quincy District Court Get It Right: They Acquit Woman that Probably Stole Over $20,000
The post Jurors at Quincy District Court Get It Right: They Acquit Woman that Probably Stole Over $20,000...
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Criminal Defendants Are People, Too.
Police and Prosecutors Look at Cases, Not People. A person facing charges is instantly labeled “The Defendant” by the justice system: the judge, the...
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Should I Have a Lawyer to Help Me Get a Restraining Order?
Yes . Having a lawyer increases your chances of winning a restraining order, and should also make the process faster and less...
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How to Get Out of Jury Duty in Massachusetts: Be Unfair
I get this question a couple of times a year from family and friends. People don’t want to go to jury duty. They don’t want to waste their time. As a...
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Do I Need a Lawyer to Defend a Restraining Order?
Not long ago, I was sitting in Brookline District Court, waiting to be heard on a felony larceny defense. A restraining order hearing was scheduled first, and so I sat quietly and watched....
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