http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/ Published by William D. Kickham, Esq. en-us 2012-02-04T23:13:59-05:00 http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/2012/02/boston_rape_and_murder_suspect_1.html This is a horrible story about a crime which, if true, is almost beyond comprehension. One Eldrick D. Broom, 27, pleaded guilty this past week in Suffolk Superior Court to charges of the November 21 2011 aggravated rape and first-degree... Murder William D. Kickham 2012-02-04T23:13:59-05:00 http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/2012/01/massachusetts_three_strikes_bi_1.html The Massachusetts Legislature has been busy debating a crime bill that would eliminate any parole eligibility for persons convicted three times of violent felonies. The general concern over allowing violent offenders access to parole has been gaining steam for several... Corrections & Prison Administration William D. Kickham 2012-01-31T17:47:14-05:00 http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/2012/01/massachusetts_sjc_rules_nonver_1.html It is said that “Actions speak louder than words.” The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court reaffirmed that very powerfully in the area of Massachusetts arrests last week, as it ruled that a person shaking his head horizontally left to right, indicating... Evidence Issues William D. Kickham 2012-01-17T00:41:26-05:00 http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/2012/01/first_let_me_say_that.html First, let me say that there hasn’t been a post here in a while, and I’m sorry about that. December saw me distracted with an extremely busy combination of court appearances, trials, and a vacation beginning December 20 – all... General William D. Kickham 2012-01-16T23:55:43-05:00 http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/2011/12/massachusetts_gun_case_clarifi.html Most people who were asked what “Double Jeopardy” is, would think it has something to do with the TV game show. Not exactly. OK - to be fair, you’d probably need to have taken at least one college-level course in... Gun/Firearms Offenses William D. Kickham 2011-12-03T22:28:56-05:00 http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/2011/11/sjc_rules_that_offduty_police.html Quick question: If you’re in a Massachusetts motor vehicle accident with an off-duty police officer, and he or she prevents you from either driving away or leaving the scene of the accident until the appropriate police department arrives, is that... Evidence Issues William D. Kickham 2011-11-20T11:01:13-05:00 http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/2011/11/massachusetts_drug_suspects_ca.html Most Massachusetts drug offense prosecutions involve challenges to how police obtained the illegal drugs that a defendant is charged with possessing. As a Dedham, Massachusetts drug crimes lawyer, I try to prevent this evidence from being admitted at trial, through... Evidence Issues William D. Kickham 2011-11-11T01:07:13-05:00 http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/2011/11/massachusettstraffic_violation.html This isn’t exactly breaking news, but it’s something worth reminding my readers of. The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court (SJC) recently handed down a ruling on a challenge to the state imposing a fee to get a hearing on a motor... Motor Vehicle Offenses William D. Kickham 2011-11-02T05:15:50-05:00 http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/2011/10/police_cant_question_people_at_1.html Here’s an interesting point: Most people would be able to tell you that if you are questioned by police in a police station or in an environment where your ability to leave is otherwise restricted, police must read you your... Evidence Issues William D. Kickham 2011-10-28T23:41:23-05:00 http://www.bostoncriminalattorneyblog.com/2011/10/boston_drug_busts_yield_106_po.html A California trucking company, Inland Empire, hired two men to drive a tractor-trailer to Boston, a trip that driver Miguel Aguilar made at least 10 times in the past year. Last week Aguilar made the trip with novice driver Jose... William D. Kickham 2011-10-22T23:50:32-05:00