Blog Posts in 2019
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How To Stay Out Of Trouble On A Holiday
Posted By Sweeney & Associates, LLCContinue Reading
Most holidays are a great time to get together with family and friends and share a drink. Especially if it’s a holiday with a parade! Some people, however, often have a little too much fun when they’ve been drinking all day. A good time can quickly get out of hand and you can end up being arrested and facing criminal charges. There are certain things you can do though to keep yourself and those ...
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What’s the Difference Between Criminal and Civil Harassment under Massachusetts Law?
Posted By Sweeney & Associates, LLCContinue Reading
There are two different kinds of harassment in Massachusetts. There is criminal harassment and civil harassment . A conviction for Criminal Harassment is punishable by up to 2.5 years in the house of correction or up to 10 years in state prison . A person complaining of civil harassment can obtain a Harassment Prevention Order . The order is civil in nature but a violation of a Harassment ...
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What 2019 May Bring for Massachusetts Marijuana Laws & Regulations
Posted By Sweeney & Associates, LLCContinue Reading
In 2016, Massachusetts voters chose to legalize recreational marijuana. In particular, it is legal to have one ounce of recreational marijuana on your person, and up to 10 ounces in your home. The cannabis industry does not sprout up overnight, though. Now that 2019 is here, how Massachusetts will regulate its cannabis industry and refine its marijuana laws is looking clearer. What ...
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