It’s well-known that the legal drinking age in all states, including Massachusetts, is 21. However, what about “social hosting”? Social hosting refers to providing alcohol or other illegal substances to a minor that is not your own child on your property or in an environment you control. Especially during graduation time, some parents reason if they provide alcohol at a
When applied to children, it’s putting a child in grave danger due to negligence of a particular act. In the state of Massachusetts, it usually works under two different legal scenarios. The first is the act of creating the risk, and the second is not doing anything to prevent that risk. Creating Substantial Risk The first half of the Massachusetts
Additional Information: I was involved in a automobile accident in Marlboro a few days ago. The other driver admitted that he was texting on his cell phone when he ran the red light and hit my car. I was taken to the hospital and have a broken arm, and ribs and will need physical therapy. Isn’t there a law in
Additional Information: I’ve been dating this guy for about 4 months and found out he is dealing drugs. I’ve never been part of any of it, but I suspected it and just recently found out for sure when someone he obviously didn’t know came to his apartment in Boylston and there was an exchange. I don’t want to get into
Additional Information: My friend and I got into a fight outside a bar in Berlin. The police witnessed it and arrested us both for assault but neither wants to press charges against the other. So, is there anything we can do, like refuse to press charges so the whole thing goes away? ATTORNEY ANSWER: Unfortunately once the matter is in
Additional Information: My 17 year old daughter was caught for shoplifting at the Natick Mall. She has never been in trouble with the law before and I was shocked she would try to steal a $20 DVD. I thought it was handled by the store manager, but Natick police got involved and now she has to appear for a hearing.
Additional Information: Our son is a freshman in college at a Boston school and was home visiting for the holiday break. While out with some friends he was arrested by the Sudbury police for possession of a small amount of cocaine. My wife and I want the best possible result for him and are contemplating hiring an attorney to defend
Additional Information: My 22-year old daughter was involved in a minor accident in a shopping plaza in Framingham, MA. She doesn’t know if she caused damage to the parked car she hit. She left the parking area without leaving her contact information and now she’s wondering what she should do. Can you please explain the law in this situation and
Additional Information: What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor in Massachusetts? Does it have to do with whether you can go to jail or not if you get convicted or is it some other factor? Thanks. ATTORNEY ANSWER: Generally speaking the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor is the amount of time one would serve. A
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