The House and Senate are still conferencing their conflicting versions of a crime bill for this session. The Senate version of the bill included a number of positive elements that merit study.
Criminal Law
Prison Population Increases under the proposed Habitual Offender Bill
A recent analysis released by the Massachusetts Sentencing Commission reinforces concerns about the prison population impacts of the habitual offender bill.
Three Strikes Update
It appears that we can expect a more comprehensive sentencing package, which will require weeks or months to develop.
Thanks for voting against three-strikes
Dear Will, Thank you for voting “no” on this criminal centered legislation. You stood out bravely on this, and it is appreciated. Not a popular “no” vote, but true and fair. Here is some more information passed on from colleague and former Social Work Dean from Salem State. “Massachusetts is poised to pass very …
One Tough Vote
I took a tough vote last night that many might, at first glance, disagree with. I write to explain my vote.
Considering reform to parole standards in Massachusetts
A number of lawmakers in The Commonwealth of Massachusetts have found good reason to consider parole reform for repeat criminal offenders. While specific reforms to the current system have been in study for a number of years, there has been some debate as to how to move forward with new legislation. The bill that has …
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