Drug Crimes

Recreational Marijuana Use in MA: Rules of Engagement

Author: Keren GoldenbergOn: Dec 15Categories: Drug Crimes

Earlier this year Massachusetts voters overwhelmingly voted to pass Question 4, “The Regulation and Taxation of Marijuana Act.” Non-medical possession and use is now legal for adults 21 years and older with some limitations. The Act takes effect today,...

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Motion for New Trial Allowed for Non-Citizen Client

Author: Keren GoldenbergOn: May 24Categories: Drug Crimes, Recent Win, Immigration

Today a judge in the Lowell District Court allowed Attorney Goldenberg’s Motion for New Trial for a client who received constitutionally deficient advice concerning the immigration consequences of his admission to sufficient facts. Ten years ago...

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Advising Non-Citizen Clients on Immigration Consequences of Criminal Convictions

Author: Keren GoldenbergOn: May 24Categories: Drug Crimes, Immigration

One of the first questions that I ask any new client is whether he or she is a U.S. citizen. My reason for asking is that criminal charges can carry serious immigration consequences for any non-citizen (including permanent residents who have held this...

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