There are numerous property crimes that are codified under the criminal law of Massachusetts, including a number of offenses having to do with arson. People who are convicted of these offenses may face thousands of dollars in fines, long terms of imprisonment and...
Hayley Hasselhoff charged with drunk driving
Massachusetts residents may know Hayley Hasselhoff for her starring role in the ABC family show 'Huge", but they may not know that she is also David Hasselhoff's daughter. The former 'Baywatch" star has provided tabloid writers with several memorable headlines during...
Coke finds its way into Church. Pastor accused of selling coke, fentanyl and pills
On May 2, a 58-year-old Massachusetts pastor was taken into custody after authorities found drugs, stolen property and cash during a search of his home and church. He reportedly ran a 12-step substance abuse program at his church. Authorities obtained a search warrant...
Woman accused of stealing $700,000 sentenced to 2 years
On April 25, it was reported that a Massachusetts woman admitted to stealing more than $700,000 from her employer. The 39-year-old defendant spent the money on a boat, private-school tuition and a lavish lifestyle. According to the court documents, the woman was an...
The hard lesson of an OUI arrest
Many people say that college was the best time of their lives. The freedom, the friends, the social activities and the academics are experiences that often mold your decisions for the rest of your life. The atmosphere of college can make you feel like you know...
Massive fraud leads to thousands of dismissed drug charges
A major case of fraud and corruption has led to the dismissal of over 21,000 drug convictions in Massachusetts. In 2013, a state chemist admitted that for nine years, she had returned positive results for evidence in drug cases that she never actually tested and had...
