by jmiller | Jul 14, 2014 | Constitutional Rights, Search & Seizure
The term “Nexus” is commonly used in the course of a criminal case. What does it mean? It simply means a connection to something. While the definition is simple, the “Nexus” element is frequently a point of contention in a criminal case. For example, the “Nexus”... by jmiller | Jun 8, 2014 | Constitutional Rights, Drugs, Search & Seizure
On June 7, 2014, www.masslive.com reported Massachusetts State Troopers and DEA agents seized a large quantity of heroin and crystal methamphetamine. Troopers valued the seizure at approximately $1 million. According to the report, Troopers had developed information... by jmiller | May 18, 2014 | Constitutional Rights, Guns, Search & Seizure
Recently, Boston Police found a gun inside a barbeque grill. BPD News reports the incident as follows: “While on patrol, the officers observed two males walking on Bower Street toward Walnut Avenue. The officers immediately recognized one of the individuals who is... by jmiller | May 3, 2014 | Constitutional Rights, Drugs, Search & Seizure
On or about May 2, 2014, eight people were charged with trafficking cocaine in the Framingham, MA area. According to the Metrowest Daily News, Robert Hairston, Norma Hairston, Carl Jones, Cheniel Garcia, Stephanie Ressor, Calvin Hodge, Nasean Johnson and Mark Perkins... by jmiller | Apr 13, 2014 | Constitutional Rights, Search & Seizure
On April 11, 2014, the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court concluded the emergency aid exception to the warrant requirement applied to nonhuman animal life. In Commonwealth v. Heather Duncan, the police responded to the Defendant’s home to serve a restraining order. ... by jmiller | Apr 7, 2014 | Constitutional Rights, Drugs, Guns, Search & Seizure
When a person is arrested for some reason, a subsequent search may reveal unlawful evidence that strengthens the governments’ case or leads to new charges. The question is “was the subsequent search that resulted in the seizure of the items lawful? Fundamentally, the...
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