Knowledge Sharing: CORI Sealing
Sharing knowledge with the amazing Carl Williams of the Massachusetts ACLU at an event hosted by Community Advocates for Justice and Equality in Lowell, MA. I spoke about CORI sealing.
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Training About Improper Closing Arguments
I was happy to talk to the Middlesex Defense Attorneys today at their annual training about one of my favorite topics: improper closing arguments by the prosecutor.
Is it legal to spank your child?
Bearing in mind that this is not a parenting blog and that I am in no way condoning or condemning the practice of spanking or hitting one’s child as a form of punishment, I am addressing the question of whether it is legal for a parent or guardian to...
Minor in Possession of Alcohol: No Criminal Complaint Issued
Criminal convictions related to alcohol can have significant legal and collateral consequences, particularly for younger people. Even a misdemeanor conviction that results in nothing more than a fine and perhaps community service can limit a person’s educational...
Appeals Court Reverses Client’s Convictions
In August of 2015 Keren Goldenberg experienced what she described as a “highlight” in her career when she drove to visit one of her favorite clients in prison to tell him that his convictions had been reversed by the Appeals Court. Her client...