Improper storage happens when a firearm isn’t kept in a locked container or secured with a tamper-resistant mechanical lock, unless it is under the owner’s immediate control under M.G.L. c. 140 § 131L. Under § 131L, Massachusetts imposes a strict liability standard for firearm storage: if a gun is not locked or otherwise secured, and…
You’re sitting on a friend’s couch in Worcester, maybe watching a game or hanging out, when the front door explodes inward, and you hear, “Police with a search warrant!” A SWAT team floods the room, you’re ordered to the floor, and you’re cuffed before you can even process what’s happening. You’re not part of a…
Ghost guns are unserialized, privately manufactured firearms (PMFs) that include unfinished frames, receivers, and kits, and they’re now treated as contraband under M.G.L. c. 140 § 121. Under the 2026 legal framework, a ghost gun is any firearm or “readily convertible” unfinished frame or receiver that lacks a unique, state-assigned serial number. A 3D-printed firearm…
Firearm ownership is a right under the Constitution. However, the states have different laws about firearms, including whether you need a license and what type of license you need to carry a specific type of firearm. Some states are relatively lax. Florida and Texas are two good examples here. On the other extreme is Massachusetts….
Fentanyl trafficking is defined under M.G.L. c. 94C § 32E(c½), and you face a 3.5-year mandatory minimum the moment the Commonwealth alleges you possessed 10 grams or more of a Class A substance, even though most other Class A offenses have lower, graduated penalties. If you’re facing this charge, you’re already in a danger zone….
Under Massachusetts law, you’re required to have a license to carry (LTC) to legally carry certain types of firearms. Manual-action rifles and shotguns fall under the state’s FID rules, but most semi-auto weapons require an LTC. There’s also a well-established path to getting that license. The problem is that you can lose your LTC through…
What Is Family Law And Why It Matters When you think of family law, most people think of divorce and child custody. However, there is more to family law than most people think. Family law is any legal procedure that is specifically related to families and their relationships. Some of these include: This causes the “world”…
The Best Divorce Lawyer in Worcester Ma Will Help You Make Important Decisions, File Necessary Paperwork, and Lead You to a Fair Ruling If you are looking for a divorce lawyer in Worcester MA then the law offices of Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP is the place to start. We understand how traumatic, emotional,…
Searching for Divorce Lawyers in Springfield, MA? Look No Further Than the Family Lawyers at Rudolf, Smith, Griffis & Ruggieri, LLP Divorce can be a challenging situation for many people who experience it, and especially if the divorce is being handled without legal guidance. Sometimes the process is easier than others, but when difficult divorces…
When It Just Doesn’t Work Out and You Are in Need of the Best Divorce Lawyers Near Me For better or for worse… Sometimes ‘for worse’ wins out and a marriage breaks down, and till death do us part isn’t an option. If this is you, you are probably asking, who are the best divorce…
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Assault and Battery Charges in Framingham District Court, Framingham, Massachusetts. Our client walked out of Berkshire Superior Court on Wednesday a free man after a jury acquitted him of charges that he had shot and killed a man in 2017.
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Our client was accused of indecent assault and battery on a child under 14 and was summonsed to a Clerk’s Hearing. We immediately hired an investigator and gathered proof that the allegations were false. As a result of our thorough investigation of the allegations, we were able to present a strong defense at the Clerk’s Hearing. The Clerk Magistrate relied on our legal and factual arguments and decided that no criminal charges should issue.
Our client walked out of Berkshire Superior Court on Wednesday a free man after a jury acquitted him of charges that he had shot and killed a man in 2017.
Our client walked out of Berkshire Superior Court on Wednesday a free man after a jury acquitted him of charges that he had shot and killed a man in 2017.