Today the Senate passed a bill to strengthen the state’s response to prescription drug addiction. The bill now goes to the House for consideration.
Updates and Analysis
Three Strikes Update
It appears that we can expect a more comprehensive sentencing package, which will require weeks or months to develop.
A productive day at the state house
The day before the final day of the 2011 session the House completed work on a number of good bills:
Cambridge Redistricting Issue
I’d appreciate input on a Cambridge redistricting issue that has arisen.
Restrictions on Police Powers Put Public Safety at Risk
On the evening of February 5, 1988, Natick, Massachusetts police officer William Geissler observed a vehicle drive through a red light at a high rate of speed. Driving a marked police cruiser, Geissler quickly caught up to the vehicle which pulled over soon after when he signaled for it to do so. Upon approching the …
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Do Current Shoplifting Penalties Fit The Crime?
In Massachusetts and many other states, businesses are legally allowed to assess civil penalties against individuals whom they have caught shoplifting within their establishment. These penalties are in addition to any legal ramifications, such as fines, that a court may place on someone when they are found to be guilty of shoplifting. Currently the Commonwealth …
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