Law Office of Justin R. McCarthy

06/05/2026

Photo by DUONG QUÁCH on Pexels.com In 2024, a group of Massachusetts residents (acting pro se) filed a lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of our state’s gun laws. The complaint, filed …

06/03/2026

⚠️ Binary Triggers: Massachusetts Gun Law

06/02/2026

Photo by Reinis Brūzītis on Pexels.com A driver was stopped by state police during a sobriety checkpoint in Springfield. Troopers–who wore body cameras on their chests–removed the man f…

06/01/2026

"My biggest concern going forward is the use of private bank accounts operating outside the oversight of the Commonwealth Treasurer and Comptroller." - Inspector General

Photo by douglas miller on Pexels.com Today the Inspector General issued his final report on our sheriffs and their excessive spending. According to the Inspector General, “the lack of a comm…

05/29/2026

Photo by Keira Burton on Pexels.com Massachusetts’ “Abuse Prevention Act” is found under G.L. c. 209A. Section 3 of that statute states that a court may issue an abuse prevention …

05/28/2026

Photo by Petra Nesti on Pexels.com In December 2021, state police stopped a woman on Route 195. Troopers claim that they observed the woman driving her Jeep Wrangler in an “erratic” way…

05/27/2026

Photo by Vanessa Garcia on Pexels.com There was an interesting slip opinion issued today by the Supreme Judicial Court. A clerk in the Bristol County Probate & Family Court rejected a man& #8217…

05/26/2026

Photo by Wolfgang Vrede on Pexels.com State troopers stopped a driver for allegedly speeding on 391 in Chicopee. Troopers claim that the driver falsely identified himself. Accordingly, the troopers…

05/25/2026

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05/22/2026

🚗 Challenging Your Drunk Driving Charge: Pros and Cons